Professional development activities have proven adequate to facilitate mastery of new content, inform teachers of best practice, and for dissemination of information, however, such efforts fail to address the emotional and personal aspects of the teaching profession. Here is a hands-on activities book that provides school leaders an easy-to-use…

Summarizes two research studies on: (1) suitability of science reading materials at CSE and O levels, and (2) effects of single sex and coeducation on science subject (N=1200) preferences and choices at 14+. Discusses spider diagrams, what is science, and problems and solutions in chemistry teaching in post-16 institutions. (DS)

This book is a reference work that examines a sample of the world's educational systems. The countries included are those that participated in an international study of multicultural education, along with other countries to provide a solid sampling of nations on all continents. Both developing and industrialized nations are included, as well as…