The author suggests qualities that a professional must strive for in order to be an actual "professional." These qualities include actively seeking knowledge; being able to accept responsibility; renewing personal vitality; and managing effectively. (CT)

To accommodate technological advances that are changing the nature of occupations, the scope of teacher training and upgrading must be broadened to keep the profession current. (SK)

The key to successful adult vocational education is an appropriate system of recruitment and delivery in an adult environment. Other considerations include program environment (both within the learning situation and within the parent institution) and professional development of adult education staff. (CT)

Examines methods of reducing teacher burnout, including strong peer support systems, teacher participation in decisions that directly affect their job performance, flexible scheduling, provision of advancement opportunities, inservice training programs, fair wage scales, and the understanding of school administration. (CT)

The author describes the five essential dimensions of professionalism and warns that each of the five must be present and interacting with the others in order for a field to qualify as a profession or for its practitioners to qualify as professionals. (CT)

To ensure that vocational educators are involved in professional concerns and professional organizations, the divisional or subject-matter branches of the American Vocational Association must be strengthened and must provide leadership in their subject areas. (SK)

Defines professional development and discusses its two modes: (1) formal activities (instructional programs, continuing education classes, internships and fellowships, conferences, seminars, and workshops) and (2) informal activities (reading, watching television, listening to radio, and interaction with friends and peers). (CT)

A checklist is presented for teachers to rate themselves on how well they are preparing their students for the 1990s and beyond. Questions concern technological changes in the workplace, community demographics, exposure of students to emerging equipment, changing work environment skills, future trends, and participation in professional and…

A series of six short articles explains how to recruit professional association members, build teacher and student involvement, plan dynamic conventions, issue effective newsletters, and develop lobbying networks. (SK)

Discusses a series of two- to five-day technical updating workshops for technical education teachers on the Iowa State University campus which stress hands-on, participatory training using industry software and hardware, industry training materials and curriculum, and industry visuals. (CT)