This paper focuses on issues concerning in-service English as an additional language or dialect teachers' views on professional development (PD) in an online environment. On the basis of the data collected via a questionnaire survey and a series of interviews, this study finds that intrinsic and extrinsic incentives compel or impede teachers…

The author discusses the need for faculty development among undergraduate teaching personnel and presents results of a faculty and administrator survey at a major southern university on the components which might be included in an ongoing faculty development program. (Author/SJL)

The University of Cincinnati (Ohio) teaching and learning center recently offered a day-long workshop on pedagogical productivity entitled "Teaching Well, Saving Time." One-sixth of the faculty applied; over 100 were turned away. This experience illustrates that faculty can and will contribute to increasing pedagogical productivity,…

A program of incentives must respond to the various aspirations faculty members have at different stages of their careers. Careful monitoring and interpretation of changes in faculty ability, interest, and behavior can aid the institution in improving the person-environment fit. (Author/MSE)