Encourages composition teachers to write and to use their writing in their teaching as a way to model writing processes, products, and attitudes for their students. (JL)

Findings of a 1980 followup to a 1971 study to determine changes in industrial teacher education programs indicate little acceptance for the term industrial technology; fewer institutions offering majors; instructional personnel and practices remaining stable; and a greater percentage of instructors today having university rather than public…

Discusses the shortcomings in graduate instruction in the teaching of composition and the lack of data suggesting a prototype for a full course of study. Argues that skills in literary analysis, placed in the appropriate perspective, have the strongest potential for creating the best teachers in writing. (HTH)

Examines the popularity of technical writing courses, the qualifications for teaching technical writing, and the process of "retooling" an English teacher as a technical writing teacher. (RL)

Issues of concern to the reform of preparation programs for kindergarten through twelfth grade educational administrators involve the questions of program control, program substance, and incentives for reform. Control of school administrator preparation lies within state licensing procedures. Substance focuses on subject matter to be taught.…

The formation of a university-based search committee to represent the campus and alumni in the search for a college president is described. Important qualities to consider when searching for a president are identified: leadership style, communication skills, ability to resolve conflicts constructively, and positive self-image. (MLW)

The author criticizes David Best's views on the professional preparation of physical educators, asserting that Best overemphasizes technical movement proficiency and denigrates the importance of academic study and the serious consideration of educational and ethical issues. Best's rejoinder appears on pp159-63. (SJL)

A college president has a right to expect competence, loyalty, knowledge of the president, sensitivity, new ideas, contingency plans, a knowledge of higher education, effective management, partisanship, and hard work from his/her public relations officer. In return, that officer should expect respect, support, reward, and status in decision…

A provocative job description for assistant professr in experimental social psychology is reproduced and a tongue-in-cheek reply of a "prospective" job applicant is included. (MLW)

Examines the qualifications and administrative responsibilities of department heads as listed in "Spectra," the Speech Communication Association's monthly newsletter. Finds that over 75% of the listings indicated the doctorate or other terminal degree as a requirement; over half wanted previous administrative experience; nearly 70%…

In Australia, a survey of 19 college of education faculty showed that those interested in teaching adult and community education generally lacked relevant qualifications, experience, and research. Employment of new staff, retraining of existing staff, and infrastructure development were recommended to meet the needs of a diverse spectrum of adult…

Considers how those who seek a teaching license in English language arts are assessed and the role that the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) plays in these processes. Hopes that the Conference on English Education's Commission on Teacher Candidate Assessment will provide a forum for the membership to discuss, learn, and think…

Focuses upon the wording of position listings and the methods two companies used to evaluate applicant communication skills in order to provide business communication educators with insight into business practices regarding communication expectations, needs, and assessment. Concludes that while employers may use general phrasing when referencing…

This study attempted to determine the appropriateness of the National Teacher Examination (NTE) for certifying competency of applicants for teaching credentials. One conclusion is that the NTE is a valid instrument but that grade point averages need to be considered as well. (SM)

Highlights major changes in school and rehabilitation counselor preparation over past decade following Howie's 1979 counselor preparation recommendations. Suggests specific counselor competencies needed to provide comprehensive services. Describes how to integrate competencies within applicable accreditation guidelines. (Authors/CM)