Universities offering school library media programs seek accreditation from various regional and national organizations. This accreditation makes the programs valid and marketable. School media programs within a college of education seek accreditation from specialized accrediting bodies. The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education…

This article reports a unique partnership between Kennesaw State University and the Georgia state government involving the participation of computer experts in the deployment or electronic voting machines. The effort has received attention in Washington as scientists and government officials search for ways to reform election procedures across the…

The major aim of this study was to examine the relationship between teachers' curriculum preferences in the primary school and the relative value they place on PE compared to other key learning areas (KLAs) of the primary curriculum. Data were collected from 422 pre-service and 63 in-service classroom teachers. Results suggested that most…

The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with the growing use of teacher specialists in the elementary schools, particularly in the area of mathematics. The elementary school principals of a large metropolitan school district located in northeastern Florida responded to an online survey that focused on the type of specialist…

This article examines how conversations during design reviews in which 8th-grade mathematics students shared population models with visiting specialists expanded the disciplinary expertise of the classroom. "Re-contextualizing" is a conversational exchange that visiting specialists initiated to invite groups to consider their models in novel…

Continuing professional development (CPD) doctorate programmes may not be the only learning and development opportunities which universities and other organisations can provide for educational psychology practitioners (EPs). However, as Morris and Brightman pointed out in 2006, they are likely to continue as important sources for professional…

Poor nutrition is a major risk factor affecting proper development of children. However, there is limited knowledge about the way in which this subject is being integrated into professionals' work in early childhood education programs dealing with situations of children-at-risk. A study on this subject was conducted with 60 professionals who…

Teacher education needs greater involvement in every phase of media utilization. (Author)

AECT's annual survey of job placement of media graduates in 1973-74. (HB)

A listing of the novels used as origins for films. (CH)

Suggestions on how to manage an equipment loan program. (HB)

Based on remarks delivered to AASL Pre-Conference (ALA, Annual Conference, Kansas City, 1968)

To ensure optimum utilization of filmmaking resources, the manager of an inhouse film unit should: (1) develop a broad perspective of his duties; (2) select personnel compatible with the goals of the organization, taking special care in choosing the film designer; (3) set time schedules which permit quality production; (4) arrange appropriate…

In a memorandum to the Chief of Planning and Program Development, Teacher Corps, the Program Development Specialist for the Pontiac Urban Corps in Oakland examines the role of the program development specialist. Although the program was successful in that 31 beginning teachers were placed and modules were developed in three discipline areas, the…

This handbook offers suggestions to guide students in the skills of using media to make a maximum contribution to their intellectual and personal development. The ideas presented can be useful for media specialists and teachers in any grade or subject area. The teacher has the responsbility to: (1) be acquainted with the media center's resources,…