The author examines some of the issues and concerns in teacher education related to training personnel to work with culturally diverse exceptional children, considers several forces influencing change in teacher education programs, and discusses conceptualization issues and several alternative implementation strategies for change. (SBH)

Suggests ways to stimulate content area teachers' interest in content area reading programs. Advocates a philosophy of "content communication," which can be developed by guiding subject matter teachers through five developmental stages (awareness, knowledge, simulation, practice, and incorporation). (JT)

Presents an open-ended outline of characteristics of effective writing teachers that combines the theory of purpose for writing with the elements of communication. (HTH)

After presenting a rationale for inservice education, the author reviews some fundamental research in the subject and offers suggestions for an effective program. (Author/JM)

Discusses documents found in the ERIC system that deal specifically with research, curriculum guides, and model programs related to reading instruction and mainstreaming. (MKM)

Discusses trends in staff development and cites implications for reading personnel. (MKM)

While those involved in staff development often seek new or further information or research on effective successful staff development, they often overlook or do not know how to use the voluminous amount of literature that already exists regarding conditions, processes, adaptations, motivation, and strategies for effective educational change. (CB)

Considers how participation in the Writing Project Summer Institute is reflected in classroom practice in the teaching of writing. Argues that the experience of learning as a construction of knowledge produces converts to such a model of learning that is reflected in the classroom. (HB)

This pamphlet describes seminars conducted by of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to expand teachers' knowledge at all levels in order to expand students' knowledge. The seminars include: teaching with technology; forging local partnerships; work outside the classroom; lifelong learning exhibitions; the civil war; castle, cathedral,…

This literature review is one part of a commission to undertake an evaluation of a "Field Study to Determine Teacher and Student Needs Regarding Curriculum Documents and Resources," in order determine the effectiveness of curriculum delivery mechanisms and to identify means for improvement of delivery and implementation. The review is…

A review of the literature concerning the effectiveness and quality of staff development programs focuses on factors that affect the success of such programs. These factors include: individual concerns, training activities, applications, qualifications of consultants, scheduling, strategies, facilities, feedback, collaboration, and outcomes. It is…

A practicum on the control of burnout was developed for an inservice training program for special education professionals at Oxnard College (California). A review of current literature on the control of burnout was presented to an expert panel of special education faculty members who compiled a list of suitable topics for the practicum. Four major…

The paper is a product of the 3-year project, "Functional Mainstreaming for Success," designed to develop a model for instructional mainstreaming of handicapped children (3-6 years old) in community settings. The literature on in-service training needs of regular teachers teaching handicapped children in the mainstream is reviewed and a proposal…

In designing inservice teacher training activities, it is necessary to apply educational principles and teaching and learning techniques which are suitable for adult education programs. Four models for designing inservice teacher training programs are the Malcom Knowles Model, the Leonard Nadler Model, the Cyril O. Houle Model, and the William R.…

The instructor's manual examines ways to help regular class teachers develop instruction based on individualized educational programs (IEPs) developed for disabled students. Procedures are described for the workshop leader to discuss training objectives, assumptions concerning the need for training, and a brief review of research. The issue of…