Presents results of a questionnaire survey of sex, age, qualifications, work experience, teaching load, research and publication activities, professional society membership, and salaries of biologists employed in junior colleges in the United States. (AL)

Describes the actual experiences of a Canadian language teacher in Paris, France. (DS)

This article, on mediating theory and practice through experience in geography teacher education at the University of London Institute of Education, offers a conceptual framework for establishing an interelationship of theory and practice. (Authors/CJ)

Argues that early classroom experience can be regarded as a "hidden pedagogy" which exerts a stronger influence on new teachers' perceptions of their jobs than the ideas taught in teacher education programs. Teachers believe that to be successful they must establish classroom control and maintain the privacy of the situation. (AM)

Argues that if colleges cannot find enough qualified teachers to teach courses in technical and business writing, then extra training is critically needed to regain the academic integrity of these courses. (HOD)

Describes an American teacher's experiences working with students at the Foreign Languages Institute in China. The author found that students were highly motivated to learn about the United States, its language and culture. He found that his efforts to teach about it, however, were impeded by government intervention and cultural differences. (AM)

When Indiana State University's School of Education housed all of its faculty in one building (their offices had previously been scattered in six buildings across the campus), it was theorized that the new proximity would facilitate closer professional relationships. A study indicates that interaction improved slightly and that further research…

Encourages beginning teachers to take a reflective approach to their early teaching experiences, to acknowledge that they will encounter difficulties, and to accept some initial defeats as preparation for successful, effective teaching. Lists some applicable resources. (JT)

A need has evolved for the design and implementation of a new system of teacher education that emphasizes laboratory experiences. (JD)

The authors argue the importance of examining teachers' long-range professional experience, review selected research on teacher career development, and suggest ways in which inservice teacher educators can help teachers review their careers. (MJB)

Cooperation between teacher training institutions and schools is necessary and possible even though they may have dissimilar belief systems. This collaboration helps teachers to adapt to their new role by avoiding conflicting perspectives and duplicate (repetition of preservice) experiences. (JN)

Presented is a research study which investigated teacher leadership characteristics, which are described. It was concluded that teachers have leadership roles in the school, outside the classroom; teacher leaders are recognizable by other teachers; teacher leaders are identifiable by principals; teachers and principals agree on the identity of…

A college professor gained new perspectives on teaching reading during a sabbatical spent teaching children in the Anglo-American School in Moscow. (MKM)

Describes a link scheme in biology between the University of Edinburgh and local state primary schools. Undergraduates reading biology or medicine are assigned for a year to schools where they help with biology projects. (Author/BB)