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Key Resources on Benchmarking in Community Colleges
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Sheldon, Caroline Q.; Durdella, Nathan R. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2006
This chapter reviews resources from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers on benchmarking in community colleges.
Descriptors: Benchmarking, Community Colleges, Educational Policy, Standards
An Analysis of Selected Descriptive and Experimental Studies on Program Model Designs for Gifted Students for Potential Use in Rural School Districts of Developing Countries.
Naidu, Sandhrapvakesh R.; Presley, Priscilla Henshaw – Gifted Education International, 1995
U.S. program model designs used for children who are gifted were analyzed for their potential applications for rural schools of developing countries such as South Africa. Program trends and practices are identified from analysis of 100 descriptive and experimental studies of the last 10 years. A bibliography of the studies is included. (SW)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Information Utilization
Women and Substance Abuse: Critical Issues in Treatment Design.
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Doshan, Tom; Bursch, Charles – Journal of Drug Education, 1982
Reviews the status of women who abuse drugs and proposes considerations for treatment design. General concerns stress the importance of a well formulated treatment philosophy, encourage treatment of women with varying drug related dependencies together, and advocates the utilization of female professional staff in most instances. (Author)
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehabilitation, Females
Mentoring in Beginning Teacher Induction: Studies in the ERIC Data Base.
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Stewart, Dorothy K. – Journal of Teacher Education, 1992
Presents bibliographic citations on beginning teacher induction and mentoring programs from the ERIC database. The bibliography is limited to journal articles and documents entered into the database since 1990. Citations focus on articles and documents dealing with analysis of programs. (SM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Beginning Teacher Induction, Bibliographic Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Some Concluding Observations and Further Resources.
Neff, Charles B. – New Directions for Experiential Learning, 1981
The agenda for promoting and expanding experiential learning in other cultures includes building commitment, examining organizational issues in program planning and implementation, assessment needs, and discussion of faculty and student rewards of cross-cultural study. Additional resources and literature references are given. (MSE)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Benefits, Experiential Learning, Higher Education
Selected Annotated Bibliography. Professional Development via Inservice Education.
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O'Bryan, Sharon – Action in Teacher Education, 1981
This annotated bibliography lists 29 journal articles and publications which deal with recent professional developments in the field of teacher education. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Educational Research
Report of the MENC Commission on Graduate Music Teacher Education.
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Ball, Chuck; And Others – Music Educators Journal, 1980
Results of the Commission's four-year deliberations are presented under these headings: The Nature and Function of Graduate Music Education; The Curriculum for Graduate Study; Qualifications of Faculty; Selection, Admission, and Qualifications of Students; The Environment and Resources for Graduate Education; and The Role of Research. Extensive…
Descriptors: Admission (School), Educational Principles, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Maximizing Camp Property.
Knapp, Clifford – Camping Magazine, 1987
Provides selected 14-item outdoor-environmental education bibliography and 20-item checklist of factors weekend/summer camp directors should consider when pondering entry into the outdoor education market. Covers issues of camp philosophy, staff, facilities additions/alterations, equipment, food service, competition, environmental impact,…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Camping, Check Lists, Economic Factors
Research in Core French: A Bibliographic Review.
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Foley, Kathryn Shred; And Others – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1988
An overview of empirical research conducted in Canada's core French language programs addresses eight major areas: (1) program characteristics and outcomes, (2) program supplements, (3) student characteristics, (4) enrollment influences, (5) teacher characteristics, (6) public opinion, (7) program implementation and administration, and (8)…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Enrollment Influences, Foreign Countries, French