The self-efficacy and professional engagement of novice teachers were examined in the context of a teacher development programme (TDP) in the Chinese vocational education context. A pre- and post-test control group design was used. The experimental and control groups contained 41 and 42 novice teachers, respectively, who were mostly in their first…

This study explained how Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers perceived the impact of School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (SWPBIS) on their self-efficacy for classroom management in part-time career and technical centers. In addition, CTE teachers identified and explained the impact of SWPBIS on Students With…

This case study reports on challenges and professional perspectives of vocational high school teachers working in a socially disadvantaged in rural Turkey. The data were gathered from 14 participants, including teachers, administrators and counsellor through individual and focus group interviews and classroom observations. The analysis found that…

The growing presence of technology in health care has infiltrated educational institutions. Numerous software and hardware technologies have been designed to improve student learning; however, their use in the classroom is unclear. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine the experiences of medical assisting faculty using…

Discusses the application of management principles by the classroom teacher. (SB)

A project was undertaken to develop an inservice staff development program for vocational teachers working with disadvantaged students in local school districts in Pennsylvania. The focus of the inservice activity was on the improvement of instructional approaches such as individualized instruction, teaching and reteaching, small group…

This bibliography lists the library holdings of the Illinois Bilingual Vocational Education Project that pertain to vocational English as a Second Language (VESL), career, and vocational education for the limited-English-proficient (LEP) population. The project is a statewide technical assistance and staff development center designed to help…

This paper addresses the practice of professional development within the Vocational Education and Training (VET) arena. The study object was to gain the perceptions held by a selected group of VET educators in the tourism and hospitality sector of the professional teaching/training competencies required for effective practice. The study was…

This booklet describes the development and content of a model staff development pack for use in training teachers to incorporate the techniques of computer-based learning into their subject teaching. The guide consists of three parts. Part 1 outlines the aims and objectives, content, and use of the pack. Described next are seven curriculum samples…

This training manual, the first volume in a four-volume series of curriculum guides for use in training Peace Corps agricultural development workers, is an orientation for trainers. The first chapter covers the philosophy and approach of the agricultural development training series as well as preparation for training and staff development.…

A proposed model for the staff development of community college part-time faculty was designed for direct application at Clark County Community College (CCCC) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The model, which was based on a literature review, a survey of professional staff at CCCC, and a review by the CCCC study advisory committee, addresses the following…

This manual presents ideas and methods for vocational personnel to use in informing male and female students about future trends and needs for equity in the work force through education and training. The following topics are discussed: the persistent equity challenge and changing labor force/family demographics; the gender equity awareness process…

This report, the third in a series of works dealing with improving vocational students' basic skill levels, uses a case study approach to examine the process at the local district level of selecting, planning, and implementing a basic skill delivery model. Presented first are an introductory discussion of the background and purpose of the report…

This learning module, one of a series of 127 performance-based teacher education learning packages focusing on specific professional competencies of vocational teachers, deals with the task of assisting students in developing technical reading skills. Addressed in the individual learning experiences included in the module are the following topics:…

A vocational English-as-a-Second Language program for limited-English-proficient adults enrolled in North Orange County Community College District courses was developed to meet the needs of this population. The limited-English-speaking population of the district is an immigrant and refugee population with people from a variety of language…