Describes the newly formed national and state occupational information coordinating committees, under the Education Amendments of 1976 and earlier legislation, which are charged with implementing an occupational information system for the planning and operation of state training and employment programs and with coordinating occupational…

A report on teaching in the clinical component of physician's assistant (PA) training programs is presented, based on information obtained through the authors' involvement in a PA faculty development project, and surveys of program directors and faculty. Topics include teacher qualifications, teaching methods and resources, and instructional…

Notes that although much has been written about widening access to recurrent education during the 1970s, much less has actually been done. Identifies the educationally and socially deprived and states the problems which educational broadcasting could help to overcome for these groups. (Author/CSS)

Discusses the results of two questionnaires given to two groups of newly certified primary teachers in England. The cohorts answered questions concerning the training they had received and, 20 weeks into their new jobs, the nature of the demands they had experienced. Includes statistical and tabular data. (MJP)

In an effort to address issues concerning credentialing early childhood directors, explores career decisions and provides a framework for understanding the growth and development of director competence through the career cycle. The career cycles of beginning, competent, and master directors, and the growth and change which occur, are detailed.…

Examined effectiveness of a teacher education program emphasizing skills and knowledge needed in multicultural, multilingual urban middle school settings. Found that candidates were already culturally/linguistically sensitive, and became more so during the program; felt prepared to meet student needs; and still had difficulty envisioning the…

In response to a Council of Australian Governors' proposed national framework for children's services, the Australian Early Childhood Association has prepared a paper that sets out its views on the objectives, outcomes, and features of such a framework. The Association strongly believes that the interests of children should be the paramount…

China's "minban" (people-managed) schooling was an important instrument for delivering educational and political values to poor areas during Mao's era. Despite national policy aimed at eliminating poorly-qualified minban teachers by 2000, rural communities have been reluctant to dismiss such teachers, given the rural teacher shortage and…

Asserts that monetary incentives will not induce teachers to take on difficult jobs in impoverished urban schools. New York City's Extended Time Schools have an extra 40 minutes each school day to be used for small group instruction and professional development. This initiative is turning around the toughest schools with the most challenging…

Reports employers' concern that today's graduates are unprepared for the workplace. Argues that employers are major customers of the educational system; however, few school districts have meaningful measures of graduate performance. Discusses two partnership examples in which schools and businesses cooperate to improve education. Presents…

School districts should develop policies and procedures that cover the area of background checks, yet ensure that potential employees' civil rights are not violated. In developing policies, employers might consider the following areas: reference checks, physical examinations, drug and alcohol screening, conviction record, and credential checking.…

A survey of 35 dental hygiene programs revealed a profile of the typical dental hygienist employed full time and general patterns in tenure and rank, qualifications considered essential for tenure and promotion, and workload. Efforts at professionalization of dental hygienists are noted. (MSE)

Thirteen articles explore the expectations of employers for potential employees in all types of libraries and one library network. The discussions cover examples of expectations that have and have not been met, employer views on how well library education is preparing students, and suggestions that might help library educators to better meet…

Examines recent policy changes in teacher education and how they impact on the recruitment and retention of minority students. Focuses on the conflicting concerns for both accountability and equal educational opportunity. (FMW)

Describes the program to restore the Adyghe language in the Republic of Adyghe, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The principal elements of the program include teacher training, development of course materials, and assessment procedures. The article concludes that as more emphasis is given to the Adyghe language, its status will…