Reflection is a vital process in teacher preparation and development. Dewey (1933) pioneered the concept of pedagogical reflection, an iterative process examining the pragmatic aspects of teaching through querying one's pedagogical choices, embracing doubt, and adjusting instruction to promote student achievement. Scholars have since offered a…

"The Common Core Companion: The Standards Decoded", by Jim Burke, provides schools, districts, and departments with a common language or set of reference points for effective school-wide implementation of the Common Core State Standards. The book--available in middle and high school editions--clarifies what each standard says, what each…

Description of responsibilities for the faculty committees, instructional policies, employment policies (appointment, promotion, and tenure), and the constitution and bylaws of the Massachusetts College of Art are included in its 1970 faculty handbook. (JT)

This faculty handbook includes the faculty constitution, affirmative action plan, full statement on such policies as tenure, extramural utterances, research and publication (including classified research), off campus speakers, acceptance of gifts, etc. Faculty-student relations procedures are also detailed. (JT)

The 1975-76 faculty handbook for Emory and Henry College covers: (1) academic freedom; (2) the faculty; (3) academic organization; (4) academic policies and procedures; (5) faculty personnel policies; (6) the library; and (7) general information, such as the academic year, facilities, housing, and registration. (Author/KE)

The 1975 faculty handbook for Massachusetts Institute of Technology covers: (1) rules--including committees, educational policy, academic standards; and (2) regulations--including admissions, grades, and degree requirements. (KE)

The 1974 faculty handbook of the University of Connecticut contains the laws, bylaws, and rules of the board of trustees, and the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the university senate. Topics covered include administrative organization and academic standards and requirements. (KE)

The 1975-76 faculty handbook for Wesleyan University covers: (1) the charter; (2) college body constitution; (3) academic standards; (4) academic freedom; (5) tenure; (6) student rights; (7) academic regulations; (8) faculty benefits; (9) insurance programs; (10) sabbatical leave and leaves of absence; (11) student privileges; (12) tuition…

The 1975-76 contract between Saginaw Valley State College and Saginaw Valley State College Faculty Association presents agreements including: (1) consultation; (2) faculty rights; (3) academic conditions; (4) committees; (5) personnel files; (6) faculty; (7) department organization and duties; (8) grievance procedures; (9) management rights; (10)…

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in July of 1969 became the primary campus of the University of Tennessee. The 1974 faculty handbook is designed as a source of reference for certain operational procedures of concern to the faculty. Topics include: (1) organization and governance; (2) faculty governance; (3) appointment of the faculty;…

The 1975 college bulletin describes the administration, college history, registration and general regulations, and general information regarding funds, library facilities, scholarships, and prizes. Details are given on tuition and fees, transfer students, degree requirements, rosters, grading, foreign students, junior year in Israel, and other…

Sections in this faculty handbook are Governance of the University (with a campus organizational chart), Policies and Procedures Affecting the Faculty (including appointment, promotion and tenure information for chairmen, deans, and faculty), Student Life (governance, services, etc.), and The Community (description of Blacksburg, Va.). (JT)

The 1974 University of Nevada, Reno, Adviser's Manual (with 1975 update) deals with general university requirements. Included are: (1) information about students; (2) advice pertaining to suggested courses; (3) special problems of students; (4) advisement process and official advisement forms; (5) registration; (6) advisement of students near…

The 1974/75 edition of the faculty handbook provides the University of Nevada, Reno faculty with a source of general information about the university and its services, faculty personnel policies, and general faculty-student relationships. Chapters cover: (1) organization of the university; (2) faculty personnel policies; (3) instructor and other…

The 1974 faculty handbook for Eastern Illinois University covers: (1) mission and scope of the university; (2) professional duties of the instructional staff; (3) organization of the university; (4) personnel policies and procedures; (5) instructional information; (6) faculty benefits, services, and facilities; and (7) cultural, social, and…