This annotated bibliography highlights the major points of ERIC documents and journal articles focusing on the professional development of community college faculty. Covering the period between 1979 and August 1986, the bibliography is divided into the the following areas: general directions in staff and program development (14 entries); purposes…

A bibliography for both practitioners and scholars interested in industrialization of rural areas, this document is one of a series of bibliographies prepared by research Functional Networks for the Southern Rural Development Center. The more than 750 entries, many annotated, cover available research, extension, and action agency literature…

Research (1972-74) concerning infant care and development is surveyed, supplementing an earlier review of literature on the same subject. The literature search was performed to provide materials which could contribute to the improvement of services to school-age parents with infants. Studies dealing with infant development (e.g., nutrition, early…

This report presents a compilation of bibliographic material gathered during an evaluation undertaken by the Human Resources Research Organization for the U.S. Department of Labor. The evaluation concerned a special USTES Counselor Training Program designed to provide the equivalent of one year of full-time education in vocational counseling with…

This Notebook has been prepared as a guide to resources on several topics related to the improvement of teaching and the renewal of colleges and universities. Topics are: general resources; teaching; learning and students; course development; curriculum development; advising; faculty development; administrative development; faculty evaluation; and…

This paper, two of four on literature and the young child, focuses on two ways the simple act of a parent reading to a child during the early years helps the child grow into a successful reader. The two ways are: reading to the young child helps him or her build a rich vocabulary which in turn will help strengthen his or her memory skills; and…

In five articles explores the value development of college students. Surveyed student personnel administrators to investigate ethical issues and values in student development and educational approaches to values development. Presents an approach to student ethical development. Discusses a rationale for developmental education considering…

The 345 items cited in this annotated bibliographical study are listed under various aspects of education for rural development, including development planning, adult education, educational programs and content, methods, schools and colleges, higher education, and nonformal education. (LLS)

Identifies external and internal variables that affect public-sector organizations. Contextual frameworks are developed as orienting devices for organization development intervention in divisions of state welfare systems. Describes tactics of change in ambiguous performance settings and focuses on internal influence variables expected to affect…

Provides an annotated bibliography of current ERIC literature on faculty development in community colleges. Indicates that faculty development programs allow college professors to improve instructional material, keep abreast of new technology and methods, and network with professional colleagues. Suggests that development activities range from…

Faced with the challenge of responding to shifting tides in the American labor market through the development of innovative and relevant educational programs that directly facilitate regional economic growth, numerous community colleges have identified the implementation of small business development and entrepreneurship education initiatives as…

Task analysis is the process of identifying all things that individuals must accomplish to satisfactorily complete an activity or course of instruction. This bibliography lists task analysis documents related to curriculum or course development, or training program development. Five abstracting services were searched from their first publication…

Observes that women's contributions to instrumental music frequently have been overlooked. Explains that, although women have written and performed music for string instruments for centuries, much of their work has been lost. Discusses some of the leading women composers. Suggests means of integrating women's works into the curriculum. Offers a…

Current career literature bibliography reviewed using the National Career Development Association's "Guidelines for the Preparation and Evaluation of Career Information Literature." Materials are grouped by ratings of outstanding and good and are categorized using the headings "Vocational,""Educational," and…

Over 150 journal articles, papers presented at professional meetings, dissertations, government publications, contract reports, and studies in progress as of March 1977 on the National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972 (NLS) are annotated and indexed by subject, author, and sponsoring agency. Introductory chapters describe the…