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Wood, Ann L.; Stanulis, Randi Nevins – New Educator, 2009
The purpose of this essay is to describe quality teacher induction that has evolved from "fourth-wave" (1997-2006) teacher induction program development and research. A definition of quality induction is proposed, and a set of induction goals and components are outlined. Understandings gained from fourth-wave programs are described, including ways…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Educational Quality, Program Descriptions
Katz, Lilian G. – 1975
Teacher education is defined as sets of activities deliberately intended to socialize candidates into the occupation of teaching. Nine broad categories of variables, referred to as the parameters of teacher education are proposed and defined. These include: (1) the goals, (2) characteristics of the candidates, (3) characteristics of the staff, (4)…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Definitions, Educational Finance, Educational Research
DeVore, Paul W. – 1985
The confusion concerning the meaning of the terms science and technology is readily apparent in the literature of various study groups concerned with the issue of technological literacy, including researchers working in the fields of mathematics, engineering, and education. The literature would suggest that rather than one relationship between…
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Benefits, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
Titus, Charles – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1990
Traces the elusive search for a social studies definition since 1916. Explains debate over social studies as social science or as selective use of knowledge to promote citizenship. Attributes social studies' indeterminate focus to its objective of reflecting social reality. Suggests definition should recognize social studies as a field of applied…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Definitions, Educational Change
Shaver, James P. – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1990
Critiques James Barth, Robert Barr, and Sam Shermis' three social studies traditions theory and National Commission on Social Studies task force report. Argues first falsely splits essential social studies components; second creates a curricular hodgepodge. Highlights need to consider values as both affective and cognitive and to create…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cultural Pluralism, Definitions, Educational Change
2002
This document contains three papers from a symposium on human resource development (HRD) effectiveness and transfer of learning. "Factors Affecting Transfer of Training in Thailand" (Siriporn Yamnill, Gary N. McLean) discusses how the Learning Transfer System Inventory was validated in Thailand by administering it to 1,029 employers and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Definitions, Delivery Systems
Evans, Ronald W. – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1990
Traces historical trends in social studies education, examining pressures that have both produced and inhibited change. Analyzes differences between discipline-based and issue-centered approaches. Presents pessimistic, optimistic, and realistic scenarios of the next 100 years of social studies education. Advocates developing issue-centered social…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Computer Uses in Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development