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Vanderlinde, Ruben; van Braak, Johan; De Windt, Vicky; Tondeur, Jo; Hermans, Ruben; Sinnaeve, Ilse – TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 2008
As a significant step in the consolidation of the importance of technology in education, the Flemish Government recently (September 2007) introduced a formal technology curriculum for schools. This compulsory curriculum replaces already existing but non-binding technology guidelines and is an important action in the Flemish policy of educational…
Descriptors: Technology Planning, Educational Technology, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries
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Driscoll, Amy; And Others – Journal of Staff Development, 1985
Mentor systems benefit beginning teachers, the school district, the students, and experienced teachers. Research and the Utah Teacher Evaluation Project suggest a number of essential characteristics of a mentoring system, which are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Mentors, Program Development, Staff Development
Smallwood, Carol, Ed. – ALA Editions, 2011
Fewer employees, shorter hours, diminished collection budgets, reduced programs and services--all at a time of record library usage. In this book, library expert Carol Smallwood demonstrates that despite the obvious downsides, the necessity of doing business differently can be positive, leading to partnering, sharing, and innovating. This…
Descriptors: Library Services, Employment Interviews, Job Search Methods, Career Information Systems
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Cote, Ron Roy – 1974
This document presents a detailed outline of the elements that need to be considered in creating a staff development program. It deals with such topics as, Who needs it? What is it? and, the possible pitfalls of a staff development program. Also included are a diagram of a model of staff development and a brief outline of a program planning…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Program Development, Staff Development
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McGiffin, Grant – Journal of Staff Development, 1985
This article describes the role of the advisor in a staff development project and how advisors facilitate projects by providing support, clarification, materials, creative ideas, and structure. Recommendations regarding the use of advisors are made. (MT)
Descriptors: Master Teachers, Program Development, Staff Development, Teacher Attitudes
Mason, Joan – Canadian Vocational Journal, 1984
Describes a DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) workshop held as a staff development activity for managers. The process is designed to help practitioners articulate their skills and job functions. (SK)
Descriptors: Administrators, Program Development, Skill Analysis, Staff Development
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Poynter, Kerry John; Tubbs, Nancy Jean – Journal of LGBT Youth, 2008
This article discusses model LGBT Safe Space Ally programs. These programs, often called "Safe Zones," include self selected students, faculty, and employees who publicly show support by displaying stickers, signs, and other identifiable items. Issues covered in the article include history, development, training, membership, assessment, and…
Descriptors: Homosexuality, Sexual Identity, School Safety, Models
Hammons, James O.; Wallace, Terry – Community College Frontiers, 1974
This article was written to raise some questions and issues which should be considered prior to initiating a program for staff development. (Author/RK)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Staff Development
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Roy, Patricia A.; And Others – Journal of Staff Development, 1985
The impact of cooperative learning on students has been documented, but the outcome of increased collegiality among teachers has been overlooked. This article describes cooperative learning training and follow-up programs in two school districts set up to ensure that consistent and deliberate interaction occurs among teachers. (MT)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Peer Relationship, Program Development, Staff Development
Ryder, Marilou – Leadership, 2006
In this article, the author presents eight quick and easy steps to setting up a "grow your own" administrator program to help school districts fill open positions with qualified administrators. These are: (1) Invite cabinet members and directors to conduct two-hour workshops; (2) Write and send out a letter to all teaching and support staff…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Principals, Management Development, Administrator Qualifications
Marsick, Victoria J. – New Directions for Continuing Education, 1988
Changes in the postindustrial era are forcing people to rethink goals, strategies for working, and how they organize to accomplish these aims. Innovations can reshape staff development programs, For some organizations, these times offer opportunities for "training not as usual." (JOW)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Program Development, Staff Development, Technological Advancement
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Odden, Eleanor – Journal of Staff Development, 1985
This article reviews recent research on successful evaluation, highlights differences between supervision and evaluation, and discusses alternative philosophies regarding supervision, teaching, and change. Suggestions are presented for staff developers to use in helping a school district to clarify what it believes and to select programs congruent…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Program Development, Staff Development, Teacher Evaluation
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Newbury, David N.; Wells, David W. – Theory Into Practice, 1972
Authors describe the development of the Oakland County (Michigan) Curriculum Council. (CB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Organizations (Groups), Professional Associations, Program Development
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Moore, Janet R. – Journal of Staff Development, 1988
Staff developers can plan better programs if they have some knowledge of adult learning theory and if they use principles and practices of exemplary adult education. Participants should be helped to examine their cultural and organizational assumptions. (JD)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Andragogy, Experiential Learning, Metacognition
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Coopey, Barbara M.; Nicastro, David – Journal of Access Services, 2007
The Penn State Libraries' Open House activities for incoming students find Access Services staff extending beyond their everyday routines to creatively help relieve students' fears of the library and understand how Access Services can help them. Serving on the Access Services Open House Committee offers staff many opportunities for development as…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Staff Development, Academic Libraries, Library Services
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