In this webinar, Dr. Stephanie Hirsh, Executive Director of Learning Forward, presented the research on effective PLCs and shared her experiences in creating, assessing, and leading PLCs. This Q&A addressed questions participants had for Dr. Hirsh following the webinar. The webinar recording and PowerPoint presentation are also available.

The evolution of several interrelated myths reflects a combination of misinterpretation of statistics, the commendable intention of ensuring that bias and prejudice do not play roles in the provision of services to underrepresented populations of gifted students, and misapplication of programming options for gifted students. Separately, these…

Reviews Guy Steuart's career and major themes of his writing: the nature of health, program development process, and the role of the professional health educator. (SK)

The author lists four goals in teaching marketing to farmers: Change the farmers' attitudes about marketing; encourage them to plan their marketing and integrate it with the production, financing, and risk-bearing aspects of their business; get their marketing into a decision-making context; and help them monitor their progress. (CT)

Discusses the durability of the university, the university's maintenance of emphasis on integrity in study, the specialization of knowledge, the need for enlarging the educational opportunities of our society, and the importance of good teachers. (CT)

The responsibility of connecting theory and practice when developing physical education units falls on the teacher rather than on the theorist. The teacher is most familiar with the students and environment where the program takes place. Suggestions for connecting theory and practice are discussed. (DF)

Discusses four reasons why mainstreaming has made slow progress. (FL)

To be successful, individualized instruction must be introduced gradually. Children, especially those in the primary grades, do not know how to use freedom and initiative in the classroom. They must be taught this before individualization is implemented. (SJL)

Good will and dedication, conviction and faith, can achieve far more in second language courses than mere financial resources and material supplies. A good teacher, who is able to stimulate a class, can perform miracles. (Author)

Argues that careful structure of a writing program enhances the writing of all the students in the classroom. Suggests that the structure should value the learner as well as the writing process. Notes that program components contain issues such as time allocation, topic selection, importance of the process, the instructor's role, and the need for…

Seventeen position papers address essential elements in quality programing for visually handicapped learners. The papers represent the philosophy of the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for the Visually Handicapped. Following two foundation position papers, "Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired" (K. Huebner) and "Visually…

Describes the Economics in Action program, which familiarizes an audience with a number of basic economic concepts operational in a prominent local business or industry and through that process builds understanding of economics and its applications. A sample program for secondary teachers that is focused on the iron and steel industry is…

Proposes the use of an adaptive inservice model, which describes the mechanisms by which educational change and professional growth occur. Argues that to implement effective inservice programs based on the adaptive model, the program must be systematic, long-term, and guided by a common set of goals and expectations. (FL)

Reviews the needs of the owner/manager for training and development and indicates how they might best be met. Discusses the nature of management in small business and explores implications for training methods. Also discusses program possibilities and marketing strategies. (JOW)

Resource persons who help adults learn are more effective if they are knowledgeable about subject matter and adult development and are capable in the use of program development procedures. (Editor)