This plan for improving community college instruction uses an in-service training program as a primary vehicle for change. The objectives to be achieved are: (1) develop a climate for educational innovation, (2) develop individual initiative in professional growth, (3) coordinate training resources, faculty efforts, and college goals, and (4)…

An instrument to help teacher supervisors in El Salvador to identify and measure good teaching was developed and tested. Because the supervisors were not trained as researchers, they needed an instrument that was simple to use as well as reliable. Several indicators were defined to distinguish between modern and traditional teaching methods, for…

Findings from this project suggest that (1) effective teaching can be predicted from observation in natural classroom settings and (2) a teacher can be trained in the use of observation instruments in order to assess another teacher's performance. (MM)

Discusses hiring, evaluation, involvement, and competencies of the increasing number of part-time teachers in colleges throughout the country, and the unclear expectations placed on them. Includes a competencies questionnaire for part-time instructors developed at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.

Principals are not and never have been maximally effective instructional leaders. If any group in education is capable of achieving high quality in educational programs, it is the teachers themselves. (Author/MLF)

Six issues are discussed: faculty reluctance to innovate; stagnation and intellectual isolation; the dichotomy between teaching and research; difficulties in assessing quality teaching; lack of adequate training of college teachers; and increasing lack of personalized instruction and attention. (LBH)

Argues that a supervisor's perceptions of people, organizations, and his own role will determine whether new trends and tools will contribute to greater professional and personal growth for teachers. (JG)

Examines some problems found in the student testing program for the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) in England and Wales. Investigates these problems in light of art education. Concludes that the planning and implementation of appropriate syllabi and the application of effective assessment criteria and techniques will be…

Describes a pilot project in the schools of Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), where the model of teachers-as-researchers encourages teachers to explore aspects of their own teaching and question their practices. It is seen as a form of professional development allowing teachers to develop their own theories and enhance their teaching skills. (MD)

Discusses the importance of having well-qualified teachers in classrooms and notes that decreasing enrollments and financial cutbacks have sometimes resulted in unqualified instructors teaching English classes. (DF)

Describes the program developed by one California school district to meet the requirements of legislation concerning the training and evaluation of probationary staff. (FL)

Incompetent teachers must be identified and assisted, and if they fail to improve, they must be dismissed. An eight-point strategy for school district administrators to use in identifying and assisting less competent teachers is presented. (RM)

Teacher evaluation can be used as a tool in school improvement. Principal inconstancy, insufficient time and resources, and lack of evaluating skills are some difficulties in teacher evalution. The use of evaluation as a means of professional development is discussed. (DF)

To encourage talented teachers to remain in the profession, their rewards and opportunities must be expanded. Also, a level of quality teaching must be established and maintained by organizing schools for continuing improvement. Recent research on improving technical competence and collegiality among teachers offers guidance towards accomplishing…

A review of several studies reveals factors affecting the success of teacher evaluations: frequency of observations; teacher involvement in planning and operating the process and coaching peers; definition of expectations; fairness of incentives; and suitable supervisory techniques. Teacher autonomy and the value of evaluations in personnel…