Video clubs give teachers opportunities to watch and discuss videotapes of their teaching and to develop new techniques for viewing and explaining classroom interactions. This approach is useful, because immediate responses are unnecessary, narrower views of classroom interactions are possible, and teachers can observe one another's practice. (MLH)

During summer 1991, an experiential educator worked in a Cambodian refugee camp helping newly trained camp police to become a team and develop the necessary personal skills to maintain order in the face of ongoing Khmer Rouge activities. The story of that summer's experiential training ends with a remarkable long-term outcome. (SV)

Interviewed beginning teachers to examine their experiences and the extent to which their preservice programs adequately prepared them for teaching. Results revealed six conceptual and temporal states through which they passed during their initial experiences: archetype; approaching the gates; clearing the gates; the gloss wears off;…

How four experienced elementary school teachers reflected on a social studies lesson they had taught and then viewed on videotape was studied. Teachers most frequently used experience and theory to explain their instructional approaches, and they appreciated the opportunity to reflect on their own practices. (SLD)

Presents an interview with Lana Wilson, a recognized ceramic artist, educator, and writer. Covers topics such as her educational background and development as an artist, the transitions and evolution of her artwork, what she has learned from her teaching experiences, and her thoughts on art education. (CMK)

Recounts the author's experience teaching a course for doctoral students at New York University on dissertation research and writing. Argues that the course was as much about learning to be inspired as learning historical methodologies. Includes the full syllabus for the course with commentary. (DSK)

A teacher intern discusses her experiences in Bendick Murrell Public School in rural New South Wales, and the benefits of attending a small school. The school's own initiatives include literacy targeting, an extensive music education program, an Indonesian language program, extended sporting opportunities, public speaking and debating, computer…

A serious teacher shortage is causing some school leaders to reconsider differentiated staffing within the teaching profession--the idea that individuals with differing levels of expertise and different titles can enhance other staff's effectiveness. Higher salaries and publicly disclosed diplomas and licenses are essential. (MLH)

Explores the topic of international higher education and teaching politics abroad. Focuses on issues such as the changes in international higher education, the peripatetic professor, the rewards of teaching politics abroad, new opportunities available, academic freedom, the content of curricula, and fears of professional isolation as a result of…

Studied the attitudes of teachers toward serving on the school council by determining their willingness to apply for such a position. Results for 132 public school teachers show that teachers with 10 years or less experience reacted more positively toward recruitment messages emphasizing pecuniary job benefits. Discusses implications for…

The Teach for America program recruits beginning teachers with high levels of personal responsibility and leadership ability, provides a five-week hands-on training period, and places them in areas with a shortage of certified teachers (often rural or inner-city schools). A young teacher of American Indian descent describes her experience with the…

Describes teachers who made a difference in the author's literacy development and who fostered his love of learning and teaching. Discusses the importance of teachers growing as professionals. Describes various opportunities through the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) for teachers to share the good work that they do. Notes NCTE's…

Describes the Practising Integration in Science Education (PING) project that supports teacher, in-service trainer, and researcher co-operation to establish a practice of integrated science education. Presents an analysis based on case studies that investigated five teachers' understandings of PING and its role in the development of reasoned and…

In Britain, teaching is being reconstructed through a technicist and managerial perspective that bleaches out teachers'"authentic" voice. This paper focuses on a group of urban teachers' professional commitment and explores how teachers' viewpoints are infused with their class histories, class consciousness, and teaching experiences.…

The role of the mentor is critical to the success of Professional Development Schools (PDS) programs. In her analysis of 20 case studies on the collaborative processes involved in PDS programs, Rice (2002) identified 12 themes as being important to the success of the PDS; nearly half of these focused on the mentor teacher and his or her capacity…