Presented are readers' responses to Thomas F. Hatcher's article "Professional Development Opportunities for Trainers" which appeared in the January issue of the Training and Development Journal. Hatcher proposed a three-phase professional development program. (SC)

This paper examines common concerns and practices among professional schools and identifies contemporary trends and future directions for professional education. A review of similar studies is undertaken and a summary of the varieties of definitions of "profession" is given. Among the topics considered are professional goals and objectives; the…

Continuing education requirements for psychologists will be mandated by law unless voluntary programs of implementation are framed and developed by the professionals. (Editor)

A coordinated council met to establish ground rules to coordinate the activities of various organizations and educational institutions interested in and concerned with the continuing education of nurses in Ohio. Their purpose was to provide all nurses with opportunities to increase their knowledge and skills for the delivery of health care. (RB)

Argues that although the training field is evolving rapidly, pre-professional education and continuing professional development are not adequately meeting the needs of the profession. Twelve areas of concern are discussed, and five basic elements to be incorporated in curriculum changes are offered. (Author/MER)

Described is the American Institute of Chemical Engineers' program of continuing education. Included are comparisons between continuing education programs as offered by universities, industry, and professional societies. (SL)

Presented is the view that professional societies should not sponsor professional continuing education courses. (SL)

Describes an approach to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which offers postgraduates opportunities to identify, conduct and evaluate their CPD. Outlines the development of the program and discusses key features. Cites ways in which participants have progressed their personal and professional development through their engagement with the…

The author presents a model of continuing education for social work, with the concept of lifelong learning as its philosophic base. Three components of the model represent three areas on which continuing education programs must focus. These are in-service training, or upgrading of professional knowledge; fulfillment of licensing requirements; and…

These three newsletter issues provide organizational news from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition, the organization that administers the program that awards the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential to caregivers. Each issue provides a CDA profile of an exceptional educator or caregiver and a listing of CDA training…

This paper argues for an increased role and the importance of higher education in the continuing professionalization of fire service. The article opens by describing the development of higher education in fire service that began with a 1966 Wingspread conference for fire service leaders where a three tiered model and seven content areas were…

Present thought on professional library and information science education for the future is largely focused on improvements and modifications of present programs. However, more radical changes must be made to prepare professionals to cope with future information needs. Course content, structure, and methods should be altered to deal with new and…

Discusses contemporary developments in professional education for library and information personnel in the People's Republic of China over the last decade. Trends and directions toward strategic planning and further improvements are discussed. A list of universities and colleges offering library and information science programs is appended. (13…

A study was initiated to assess the effectiveness of broadcast television in the post-medical education of practicing doctors in Britain. High quality programs presenting new medical knowledge were broadcast in an effort to promote continuing education of general practitioners working away from centers of medical sciences. Studies using mailed…

These three newsletter issues provide organizational news from the program that awards the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential to caregivers. Each issue provides a CDA profile of an exceptional educator or caregiver. The March issue introduces the new director of the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition and describes…