This paper describes a three-year research partnership between Roehampton University in London and VT Four S Ltd, providers of school support services in Surrey, a county in the south east of England. The project, named "New Partnerships for Learning" (NPfL), was centred on the delivery of a professional development programme to equip…

Background: Identifying the factors associated with greater increases in resident engagement has the potential to enhance the effectiveness of active support (AS). Method: Observational data from Stancliffe, Harman, Toogood, and McVilly's (2007) study of AS were analysed to evaluate amount of staff help, effectiveness of staff help, and staff use…

In this study, the implementation effects of a staff development program on cooperative learning (CL) for Dutch elementary school teachers were studied. A pre-test-post-test non-equivalent control group design was used to investigate program effects on the instructional behaviours of teachers. Based on observations of teacher behaviour during…

Teacher knowledge is important because it is related to student outcomes. The researchers of this article wanted to answer the following questions: (1) How do classroom teachers describe the reading cueing systems? (2) How do classroom teachers analyze running record information? and (3) How do classroom teachers implement classroom reading…

Because the demand for excellence in public education is ever present, this article explores the development of a professional enhancement program designed to select and develop a qualified, competent faculty and staff. The basis for the program is a strong educational philosophy, which leads to a vision of what schools can be. It stresses the…

Over the past year the author has conducted user, task and context analyses as part of a larger project to develop a knowledge management (KM) system for the U.S. Navy. In this piece he shares that experience as well as point out a few of the challenges that he encountered. Ideally, this account will provide the opportunity for others to compare…

This document presents a detailed outline of the elements that need to be considered in creating a staff development program. It deals with such topics as, Who needs it? What is it? and, the possible pitfalls of a staff development program. Also included are a diagram of a model of staff development and a brief outline of a program planning…

The purpose of this document is to provide a selected, annotated bibliography in staff development for career education for the years 1970-73. It is expected that this document may be of assistance to those planning and/or working in the career education movement who have responsibility for preparing and utilizing staff effectively. The selections…

Presented in another of the staff training monograph series from the University of Texas at Austin is information on planning, purchasing and serving snacks to young children. Nutritional and developmental aspects in planning snacks are reviewed, and factors in shopping for food and selecting equipment are discussed. Sample menus are provided for…

The characteristics and qualifications of curriculum directors are described, and the need for special training in this field is pointed out. (JD)

This article views bibliographic instruction as a staff development program. Reactions of lecturers after teaching the library resources course to undergraduates are related. (JAB)

The author notes that with the Education Professions Development Act (EPDA) gone and the 1976 education amendments dealing with professional development in only a minimal way, educators in the Personnel Development Section (American Vocational Association) must make themselves indispensable. The author briefly offers suggestions for continued…

This paper presented at the 1976 National Conference on Continuing Education in Nursing discusses factors to be considered in selecting appropriate teaching techniques: Theories of learning, the learner, and program planning. A list of suggested readings is included. (MF)

This article describes the role of the advisor in a staff development project and how advisors facilitate projects by providing support, clarification, materials, creative ideas, and structure. Recommendations regarding the use of advisors are made. (MT)