The faculty and administration at Drake University made the decision in 2001 to alter radically how language instruction was delivered and received, beginning by disbanding the long-standing Modern Language Department. The dissolution of the department and the new pedagogy caused ripples of concern and shock among language instructors and…

Two ways in which chairpersons can encourage more active learning are discussed: use of 10 fundamental principles of teaching and learning; and department chairpersons can describe practical strategies for involving students more actively in the classroom. (MLW)

A model of successful teaching that can be helpful to department chairpersons in assessing and improving lecture performance is presented. Four dimensions of teaching are identified: skills in classroom communication; decisions concerning instructional strategies; philosophy of knowledge, teaching, and learning; and attitudes toward students and…

A discussion of the University of Oslo's training programs for department heads describes their design, content, frequency, and methods. These administrators' roles are examined and the importance of higher level support of the programs is stressed. Reluctance to participate and special problems in applying content of the programs are discussed.…

The relationships among teaching techniques, definitions of curriculum, and time perceptions of male faculty members at a comprehensive state-supported university in the South were examined. The respondents were categorized into the three main academic areas of natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Curriculum definitions ranged from…

With the infusion of technology into all aspects of daily life, students are becoming more and more adept at using technology as an educational resource. Many faculty, however, are not keeping pace with their students. Additionally, faculty feel increasingly unprepared to integrate technology into the classroom. Many institutions of higher learner…