Reviews data showing that large numbers of teachers are assigned to teach out of their subject fields. Points to the discretionary power of school administrators and the lack of/weakness of teacher employment regulations as causes. (SK)

Since 1986, teacher training colleges in Scotland have reported the professional competence of newly qualified teachers to potential employers. Analysis of 1,222 such reports and interviews with 12 employers (local education authorities) reveal a lack of standardized evaluation across colleges and employer preoccupation with teachers' personal…

Outlines current methods, criteria, and procedures for evaluating foreign academic credentials in Europe, the role of the national recognition centers, international cooperation among them, and the evolution of internationally agreed-upon standards. Traces development of the Draft Recommendation on General Procedures and Criteria for Evaluation of…

As viewed from two sides such as teacher and student, in this article, we explore the human-based teaching reform for the college professional course of materials Science and Engineering, point out the qualities and conditions that professional teacher should possess in the process of human-based teaching reform of professional course and the…

The title of this document is a deliberate play on the title of the biennial reports on the progress of Bologna produced by the European Students' Union, "Bologna With Student Eyes." It is a way of paying tribute to student involvement in the Bologna reforms, and marking a parallel student working participation in the state system…

In a previous paper the author described the present situation and recent advances regarding accreditation of engineering programmes in Europe. This paper contains an attempt at examining perspectives from a global viewpoint. While the variety of educational approaches within European higher education is to be considered a great asset of the…

In this essay, the major issues involved in the recruitment and selection of qualified faculty for library schools in developing countries are considered, with frequent references to faculty recruitment practices and policies which have proven effective in developed countries such as the United States and Great Britain. The topics addressed…

The purpose of the study was to determine the responsibilities and qualifications of social studies education faculty positions as listed in The Chronicle of Higher Education during the 2004-2005 academic year. Many of the listings conveyed expectations for social studies educators to teach undergraduate courses, supervise interns, write grants…

What knowledge is of most worth to a president of a college or university? To answer this, a questionnaire containing 169 specific areas of knowledge within 14 general areas of knowledge was evaluated by college and university presidents. Areas evaluated are: worth of knowledge about administration, curriculum, faculty and staff, finance,…

Through an examination of advertisements for positions in library education and academic library administration, the relative importance of a doctorate, experience, and special skills were weighed. Recipients of library doctoral degrees between 1930 and 1975 evaluate their degrees as a factor in obtaining and performing present duties. (Author/JAB)

"Tomorrow's Teachers," the Holmes Group Report, is reviewed. Areas of agreement and disagreement are explored. (MT)

Attendees at the 1998 Texas Counseling Association's annual convention were given a brief survey and short test on psychopharmacology. Analysis was performed to examine the effects of demographic and ideological variables. The model moderately explained the variance on the psychopharmacology test with only 2.5% of the adjusted variance explained…

More time and attention should be devoted to identifying and developing academic leaders. (Editor)

Underscores the importance of preparing English educators to train prospective English teachers in a variety of ways. Lists four ways of broadening the perspectives of prospective English teachers. (RL)