Formal programs of in-service education for faculty in American colleges and universities generally have been neglected and are lacking in approximately half of the institutions. In only half of the senior colleges and universities in the United States is the need to improve the professional development and performance of college and university…

This paper explores the formative basis of the professional reflective practice of in-service science teachers through their reconstruction of their pre-service interaction with lecturing staff. It reports through the voice of graduates of the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Teaching double degree program of Avondale College, NSW who are currently…

The teacher-centered "writing across the curriculum" program at Michigan Technological University has as its main thrust to educate teachers from all disciplines in the functions and processes of language, to provide a framework for assistance with pedagogical strategies, and to provide follow-up experiences necessary to create a…

In providing for inservice nursing educational opportunities, the obvious advantages of the computer-assisted instruction (CAI) mobile system are its inherent interactive quality and the flexibility of scheduling made available to those who are already working in a field. The rationale for the development of the system is based on the past and…

Describes programs that have arisen since the Pennsylvania state board authorized local school districts and intermediate units to organize inservice programs that can provide the coursework necessary for permanent certification and for Master's Equivalency Certificates. (Author/IRT)

A survey analysis of training needs indicated that a majority of British university administrators perceive their role to contain managerial components for which training is desirable. (Author)

Bitter and others describe the Rehabilitation Leadership through Distance Learning project, which uses varied media to provide continuing education for rehabilitation managers. Comments from Mason and Emener highlight the dangers of a loss of human contact in social service professions. (SK)

Describes the "TechTalks" offered by CREN, a nonprofit organization that supports information technology (IT) professionals with strategic knowledge services and communications tools. These Webcasts target the needs of campus IT professionals by disseminating technology developments quickly and efficiently. (EV)

Over the past few years, India's higher education sector has witnessed remarkable progress. Though the country has the largest and the second largest higher education system in the world in terms of the number of institutions and enrolment respectively, it still faces challenges on several fronts. Quality of higher education (HE) is a function of…

In education, the need to improve student achievement has been a focus of concern for several decades. Research has identified the teacher as being a powerful influence in the classroom and directly instrumental in how well students learn. The establishment of a link between teacher learning and student achievement indicates the importance of…

Classes of undergraduate and graduate students assigned to three professors were used to experience cooperative learning, jigsaw strategies, and to reflect on the process that occurred over a semester. The work is based upon theories of social interdependence, cognitive development, and behavioral learning. Pre- and post surveys were completed by…

Reported is a study conducted by the Consortium of Professional Associations for the Study of Special Teacher Improvement Programs (CONPASS) to assess the effectiveness and impact of institutes and other special teacher-training programs, to propose means of improving such programs, and to provide a medium for dialogue among professional…

Reported is a study conducted by the Consortium of Professional Associations for the Study of Special Teacher Improvement Programs (CONPASS) to assess the effectiveness and impact of institutes and other special teacher-training programs, to propose means of improving such programs, and to provide a medium for dialogue among professional…

The American Association of Junior Colleges undertook a survey of 228 junior college administrators to assess the adequacy, as well as availability, of in-service professional development activities for staffs of 2-year institutions. The results indicated that there was a critical need for in-service programs at or near the 2-year institutions.…

Discusses the potential benefits to school districts of financing college-credit inservice training for the district's teachers. Describes the experience of an Arkansas school district with such a program during the period 1973-75. (JG)