One of /I/D/E/A/'s major contributions is the creation and implementation of a comprehensive program of teacher education involving teaching methodology, school organization, and professional improvement processes. (MM)

This booklet presents two papers on educational quality and reform. "Pedagogical Practice and the Philosophy of Education: The Experience of Ukrainian In-Service Teacher Education," explains that most Ukrainian inservice teacher education is provided through regional institutes. It focuses on the Poltava Ostrogradsky Teachers'…

Presents evidence that two developments in teacher training are necessary: (a) much more professional in-service training for specialist teachers of English as a second language and of English as a second dialect; (b) in initial and in-service training, there must be an adequate component of language education. (JM)

Occupational inservice education should be part of the teacher's regular workload. (Editor/SB)

This article considers some of the major trends and factors influencing the role of Local Education Authority (LEA) advisers. Included are: studies of advisers' role perceptions, discussion of the dichotomy between their two major roles (inspector and teacher adviser), and issues in the size and structure of advisory teams. (SJL)

Suggests ways to help teachers implement inservice ideas in content area reading. Includes a planning chart and a series of questions content teachers can ask themselves about upcoming assignments or lessons. (MKM)

Reports a case study in which Hong Kong elementary teachers were introduced to a new curriculum approach for designing and teaching General Studies. This collaborative approach to professional development emphasized teacher participation in the change process. Overall, this professional development strategy was feasible, and teachers conducted…

A review of related research reveals little evidence that schools of education have consciously or consistently revised programs and curricula to reflect current research in reading and teacher education. Common perceptions about teacher educators, guidelines for program revitalization, and current knowledge and programs related to reading…

Describes Tennessee's response to the educational reform movement. Discusses the Comprehensive Education Reform Act of 1984 (CERA) which instituted Tennessee's Career Ladder Program. Provides an evaluation, and identifies strengths and weaknesses of the the Tennessee Arts Academy which grew out of CERA. Concludes that the Tennessee Arts Academy is…

The sixth-year educational specialist degree is proposed as the most logical advance toward a higher level of post-master's inservice education for teachers. Objectives and advantages of sixth year programs are outlined. (IAH)

Explores the essence of whole language and the change process in moving toward a whole-language orientation. Discusses oversimplifying complexities, moving beyond a focus on practice, whole-language staff development, and concerns for the future in the context of a school district's move toward whole language. (SR)

The article examines the role of educational leaders in implementing the use of computers in education. After discussing whether leadership for the integration of information technology is desirable, the paper suggests a versatile, continuous, well-organized approach to bringing about lasting, substantial change. (SM)

Meaningful and educationally significant school reform will require attention to five dimensions of schooling: the intentional, structural, curricular, pedagogical, and evaluative. Eight factors make change in schools difficult, including teacher isolation, persistence of school norms, inadequate in-service education, and internalized teacher…

This article looks at the future of inservice teacher development and identifies variables that influence the effectiveness of the workshop format. It reviews criticisms of traditional inservice programs; identifies influential state and local actions; and offers suggestions for improving the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the…

Some forms of constructivism are emancipatory in intent. The article describes principles of an emancipatory approach to knowledge construction, illustrating the effects of the principles on teachers' knowledge construction and practices with comments by teachers who participated in Hofstra University's Summer Institute for Teachers. (SM)