Discusses the impact of the Core Knowledge Curriculum (CKC) on the nature of inservice and professional development. Describes one approach to help teachers upgrade their own knowledge in CKC subjects. (GR)

Assessments of learning needs of community development practitioners were conducted at a university, two government agencies, and two associations in Canada. Assessments were conducted from the top down, limiting practitioners' ability to define their needs. Recommendations were oriented toward institutions rather than staff members. (SK)

This article describes the Early Childhood Special Education Program at Johns Hopkins University with emphasis on the program's use of student-selected mentors to provide ongoing guidance and support to students. Outcomes include early development of a professional support network, development by mentors of additional sites for field experiences,…

Draws on case studies to analyze three elementary school teachers' subjective experience of standards-based school reform in Washington, focusing on their perception of changes in support for teacher professional development. Finds that despite a policy shift from initially supporting teachers' involvement in reform to policies leaving teachers…

Discusses the need for the publication "Breakthrough" as a resource providing teachers with information and activities about scientists past and present. Describes initial attempts to meet that need on a regular basis. (KHR)

This case study reports on the development that resulted when a Canadian elementary school teacher explored multiple intelligences theory and used it as a guide in curriculum planning and curriculum practice. The critical self-reflection made the teacher more adept at integrating many aspects of her professional knowledge. (SLD)

A study to explore internship expectations of students enrolled in administrative/supervisory credential programs in Utah concerned the internship in four areas: academic value, relationships with supervisors, activities performed, and requirements of the internship. Questionnaires were sent to 133 students and 89 responded. (Contains 24…

Addresses the need for a more clearly articulated research agenda on equity issues by proposing a working definition of equity and a focal point for research. Suggests that the place that holds the most promise for addressing equity is a research agenda that emphasizes enabling the practice of teachers that draws more heavily on design-based and…

Discusses the purpose of science education for children of the very poor classes in caste-oriented developing countries such as Pakistan. Presents a case study of one teacher educator whose beliefs and practices sharply deviated from the norm--she believes that science education ought to be about empowering students to make physical and political…

Introduces a study investigating the social constructivist role on teacher confidence in science teaching. Focuses on cooperation between teachers and researchers on instructional strategies and explores the impacts on student learning, children's' oral and written skill development, and attitudes. (YDS)

A literature review analyzed training designs in four professional development approaches: case study, goal-based scenario, problem-based learning, and action learning. Case study and scenario tended to foster single-loop learning and solution of well-structured problems; problem-based and action learning fostered double-loop learning and…

Describes a modular master's program in project management. Explores relationships between return on investment, management competencies, and learning outcomes in the context of industry-academic partnerships. Discusses the managed learning environment using WebCT. (Contains 40 references.) (SK)

Outlines the model of the ABCs of Cultural Understanding and Communication, in which students write autobiographies, biographies, and cross-cultural analyses. Notes that the ABCs offers each participant the opportunity to collaborate with others, engage in critical inquiry, and enhance communication skills while learning to respect the varied…

Discusses Florida's requirement that staff development be provided to teachers for teaching English-as-a-second-Language students. Colleges of education in Florida crated various professional development models. One of these models is described. (Author/VWL)

Reviews the literature on school-based social and emotional skill development and examines the relevance of this area to the work of the school psychologist. Suggestions are made for ways in which school psychologists can improve the social and emotional climates of their schools in areas such as prevention and health promotion, professional…