Author reviews the nature of concepts for those about to enter the teaching profession. (HS)

Deplores the pretenders" not on the stage but in the director's role on campus. (Editor)

This study attempts to assess the degree of satisfaction students experienced in their employment four years after their baccalaureate degree education at Auburn University. (IR)

Surveyed 5,494 college admissions officers to determine current salaries, personal characteristics, and institutional data as a guide to estimating an admissions officer's expected salary. Results showed rank was the single most powerful predictor of salary in the overall analysis and suggested that raises do not keep up with inflation. (JAC)

Twenty-eight unergraduates preparing for elementary and special education certification were observed on a team measurement activity. A number of performance skill deficits were revealed including inability to follow directions and inability to multiply mixed fractions. (SB)

Discusses a British survey of training methods for "commercial studies" (business) teachers. The survey showed that there is a shortage of trained commercial-studies teachers and that education and training opportunities are overdue. (JOW)

Responses from 97 managers in southwest England indicated the following: the marketplace is increasingly competitive and demanding; key goals of management development are competitive advantage and demonstrable return; managers need leadership and change, personal, and strategic management skills; and selection of a business school or other…

Describes a project that developed software for the production of skills profiles for individual students as an appendix to the curriculum vitae submitted with employment applications. The software is specifically designed for students in modular degree programs in environmental education. (DDR)

Responses from 4 agriculture and 4 journalism instructors, 6 agricultural communications (AC) alumni, and 14 AC practitioners were triangulated, producing 4 essential skill areas for AC graduates: broad knowledge of food, agriculture, and natural resources; communication skills (more important than agricultural knowledge); versatility; and…

Describes the skills practiced by student financial aid professionals which are valued by all employers, including problem solving, human relations, computer programming, teaching/training, information management, money management, business management, and science and math. Also describes how to develop skills outside of the office. (EV)

Discusses educational marketing in terms of branding and consumer trust. Argues that the labeling and marketing of Britain's new foundation degrees, employment-related higher education qualifications, is detrimental to their success. Suggests a need for more clarity and veracity in the claim for parity of esteem for vocational qualifications.…

Discusses several topics related to teaching reference work: (1) a basis for teaching reference; (2) teaching theory; (3) practicing skills; (4) preparing students for the employment marketplace; (5) developing interpersonal skills; (6) bibliographic instruction; and (7) the library environment. (five references) (MES)

Examined relation between graduate training and counselor trainees' self-efficacy in using basic counseling skills. First- through fourth-year graduate counseling students (N=78) watched videotape of client and verbally responded to client statements. Found significant relation between level of graduate training and efficacy expectations and…

A course to prepare overseas-trained teachers to teach in Britain faced many challenges: complexity of national and local certification requirements, equivalency of qualifications, length of time needed for residency, English language requirements, and cultural differences in methodology. The course enabled participants to reflect on their…

When 49 nurse practitioners with master's degrees and 31 without rated actual and ideal role behaviors, those without master's rated the majority of behaviors higher than did the other group. Results suggest that master's preparation may not be essential for nurse practitioners. (SK)