Using a Vygotskian sociocultural view of learning, this article explores what teacher-authored narratives can tell us about the internal activity of teacher learning, how teacher learning works to alter the nature of activity in the classroom, and how that, in turn, influences how teachers describe the nature of student learning. By examining how…

This investigation asked a small group of student teachers participating in their first pre-service teaching practice in New Zealand to state what they understood by the term feedback, how they expected to be given feedback, what they hoped to gain from the feedback they received, and what they found useful, particularly in relation to influencing…

This case study focuses on one approach to the professional development of science and technology with regard to Project-Based Learning (PBL). Sections include: (1) rationale and goals; (2) context, population, and methods of study; (3) content and sequence of the PBL workshop; (4) teacher projects; and (5) phenomena of note. Among the conclusions…

This paper describes the concerns of four middle school mathematics teachers involved in a professional development program that allowed them the opportunity to conduct action research projects. The teachers chose to implement nontraditional writing activities in their instruction as part of their action research. The experiences, practices, and…

This book is a guide to an approach to professional development in which one's own teaching is a field of inquiry. The book explores the nature of the university teacher's inquiry and the importance of questioning personal and intellectual values in university teaching. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction to the Enquiry"; (2) "The…

Qualitatively studies issues that arise for teachers when planning and teaching sustainable development in primary classrooms. Identifies seven key issues and considers how the teaching seen in this study compares with conceptions of education for sustainable development found in the literature. An appendix contains the theoretical framework.…

Describes a new, successful, leadership development program designed to target and strengthen key performance skills. The technology couples pedagogy and video and computer technology to build the Professional Enhancement Program currently used to improve the performance of prospective and practicing school leaders in 20 sites across 7 states.…

Describes positive results of taking part in a National Council of Teachers of English Reading Initiative study group. Proposes teachers need the long term study, experimentation, and conversation the study group provides. Lists ideas that will help support teachers as inquirers. (PM)

Explores what might be established as professional knowledge about teaching reading--knowledge that even the most informed parents would not be expected to have but that teachers need to have. Classifies such knowledge under three headings: structure, support, and strategies. Concludes that reading is a complex process and requires complex…

Fourteen counselor educators identified strategies for research, teaching, and service activities. Responses were analyzed for themes, which were presented as recommendations for counselor educators. Additional strategies for balancing time, overcoming obstacles, and coping with multiple life roles are also presented. (Contains 11 references.)…

Investigates whether being a member of a professional organization positively affects educators' teaching practices. Aims to understand the factors affecting teachers' professional conduct and uses this information to create new and better methods for teacher education. Focuses on the relationship between membership benefits and classroom…

Examines the situation of science teaching against the characteristics generally thought to constitute professionalism from the mid-19th century to the present. Focuses particularly on pre-service education and training. Discusses the aspect of professionalism involving control over practice in parallel with questions of knowledge and training.…

Tests a three-day course model for medical school faculty (n=58) designed to promote self-directed learning, teaching skills, personal awareness, and interdisciplinary collegiality. Concludes that the faculty development program created a safe, learner-centered environment for participants that promoted both awareness of and commitment to…

The Region IV Education Service Center (ESC) in Texas has been delivering G/T professional development for almost two decades, and it has a great plan. Texas is one of 27 states that mandate full or partial gifted education. Accountability is provided through standards for professional development, which are outlined in the Texas State Plan for…

This study applied expectancy theory to integrate the numerous and disparate explanations that researchers and educators have proposed to account for teacher resistance to implementing cooperative learning as an educational innovation. The cooperative learning implementation questionnaire (CLIQ) contained 48 items grouped under three broad…