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Smith, Robert M.; Bowes, S. Gregory – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1986
This self-directed staff development project was organized in order to utilize the learning-on-your-own concept within the context of professional development. Information is provided about the project's organization, about the types of learning projects undertaken, about barriers and aids to completing the projects, and about the role of…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Decision Making, Independent Study
Geib, Peter; McMeen, George R. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1984
Discusses a continuing education program which incorporates effective staff development techniques and utilization of instructional resources. Considers use of audio tapes in audio-assisted independent study as an appropriate delivery system, emphasizing staff growth and improvement as a community service function jointly planned with other…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Continuing Education, Higher Education, Independent Study
Baker, Carol E.; Gehring, Donald D. – Southern College Personnel Association Journal, 1982
Proposes three concerns for an effective professional development program. First, both the institution's and individual's goals must be incorporated. Second, the program design should be grounded in adult development theory. Finally, implementation strategies must capitalize on the adult staff member as a self-directed learner. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Females, Higher Education, Independent Study
Donohue, Chip – Child Care Information Exchange, 2002
Examines ways to use effectively the technology involved in teaching and learning online as they pertain to training child caregivers. Provides guidelines for early childhood administrators to prepare themselves to teach an online or web-enhanced course or training program. Identifies challenges and barriers confronting online learners. Lists…
Descriptors: Administrators, Child Care, Child Caregivers, Computer Uses in Education
Download full textBrookes, Dave; Hughes, Maria – 2001
The professional development strategies and activities of vocational education and training staff at further education (FE) colleges in the United Kingdom were examined through a mail survey completed by 891 staff members at 108 colleges throughout the United Kingdom (representing 24% of the FE sector). Most respondents (92%) stated that their…
Descriptors: Adult Programs, College Faculty, Delivery Systems, Educational Needs
Hudson River Center for Program Development, Glenmont, NY. – 2001
This document is intended to help adult education program managers throughout New York become oriented to the world of adult education, handle their new responsibilities as program managers, and obtain up-to-date information to assist them in making educational and administrative decisions. The following are among the topics discussed in the…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Administrator Guides, Adult Education
