The importation into developing countries of theories and models of educational administration used in developed nations appears untenable for several reasons, according to a review of the literature in the light of issues raised by T. Greenfield. The field of educational administration in developing countries remains incompletely defined, making…

This report describes teacher response to selected aspects of supervision as it exists for teachers in grades one through four in one Georgia school system. Teachers were surveyed to determine their responses to assistance provided by a supervisor to individual teachers or groups of teachers through activities relevant to teacher development,…

A current trend in counselor education programs is cross-cultural counseling courses designed to develop culturally competent counselors. This study sought to determine the level of importance placed on cross-cultural content in the rehabilitation counselor education curricula. A national sample representing 50% of the National Council on…

This document outlines a practical teacher evaluation system that avoids the fatal invalidities of present methods. The recommended approach treats teachers as responsible professionals undertaking to perform certain duties while retaining considerable autonomy in discharging them. While teachers acknowledge a need for accountability and…

Since many senior academic administrators of colleges and universities first trained for academic careers in research and teaching, they have had minimal management training. Both academic and nonacademic officers with administrative experience find they must quickly develop the different knowledge and skills needed to manage an institution when…

This booklet on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) attempts to provide an overview of the FBI's functions. Presented in a question and answer format, the 99 questions and answers discuss the federal government agency's history, administrative matters, jurisdiction, criminal investigations, security matters, foreign counter-intelligence, and…

With the growing number of counselors working outside of school settings, licensure of mental health counselors has become an important issue. A main problem facing counselors is the lack of a clear identity. Licensure would lead to increased professionalism and identification. Licensure is authorized by the state legislature, regulating the…

To function effectively in crosscultural settings, international consultants, development specialists, and trainers should be prepared to examine objectively a number of personal qualities. Problems arise in crosscultural relationships when either the client or the consultant fails to identify objectives, fails to accommodate different views of…

This booklet contains criteria and guidelines designed primarily for those who are involved in funding, planning, or implementing staff training and development in relation to National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) in England. It was produced in consultation with a working group composed of representatives from the Department of Education and…

Results from the testing of a representative sample of U.S. high school students (N=8,205) reveals a significant lack of economic literacy, with the students correctly answering only 40 percent of the items on the Test of Economic Literacy. This is especially disturbing since the questions were drawn from economic concepts and related issues as…

This document focuses on the factors surrounding the selection of superintendents of schools in New York State. Using responses from practicing superintendents, the structures and processes used to recruit these individuals are analyzed. Superintendents in 661 local school districts in New York State were surveyed in February 1988. Findings…

This paper evaluates the superintendent selection processes in over 500 local school districts in New York State. A survey of practicing superintendents, identified the following processes that school districts use to recruit their superintendents: board of education review only; assistance of university placement services; involvement of district…

Two American academicians critically examine the American system of administrator training and certification. Suggested are key features that Britain might usefully adopt and other areas where Britain might improve on the inflexibilities of United States' policies. This book suggests mandatory certification as a central part of the process. The…

Many foreign language professionals do not realize that global and international education are hollow shells if they are designed and implemented using sources presented in only one language and with reliance on only one perspective from which to address world accomplishments and problems. Foreign language professionals should insist on a…

This guide is intended to help the student develop an experience profile--similar to a resume--on himself/herself that can be used to assist him/her in finding a job and in planning a career. Each of the eight sections in the guide is designed to help the student think about and write in complete sentences information that will be used to build…