The importance of including parents and teachers in the process of therapy for children who stutter is addressed, and viewing intervention along a therapy continuum incorporating both fluency-shaping and stuttering modification philosophies is recommended. Other topics presented include student attitudes and feelings, grouping and scheduling,…

Discusses the importance of mentoring to faculty development programs, reviewing basic concepts, theories, and research related to mentoring. Indicates that faculty mentoring programs can provide ways for educators to understand diversity, learn about teaching techniques, and feel supported by other faculty members. Describes features of…

A survey of library school cataloging educators and practitioners indicated that entry-level catalogers may not be sufficiently prepared for their first professional positions, and supported expanded graduate programs and advanced courses and practicums that utilize practitioners for instruction. Tables display survey responses in rank order. (JKP)

This article represents the responses of a group of master's students in educational psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland to a questionnaire designed by the authors and students on the training experience. We hope this provides support to students in training elsewhere and encourages others to consider a career in the helping…

Investigated the effects of cooperative learning strategies on 274 engineering employees in a training class on communicating technical procedures in plant operations. Results indicated that the cooperative learning had a positive effect on performance and group behaviors. (AEF)

Uses an autobiographical account to draw attention to some of the traditions, histories, and cultures that position women primary teachers and their work in society. Makes a case for engaging teachers, particularly student teachers, in detailed autobiographical reflection to help them to make sense of their professional lives and to further their…

Discusses research on the tensions in becoming a better mathematics teacher, including perspectives on the nature of mathematics, conceptual and procedural knowledge, and managing competing responsibilities. Implications for teachers and teacher preparation include revision of undergraduate mathematics courses, collaboration among mathematics…

Reviews four studies that provide empirical evidence in favor of the STS approach for students and teachers. Finds a positive effect from STS across the entire curriculum. (Author)

Summarizes the National Association for the Education of Young Children's efforts to address inadequate teacher compensation. The organization's plans for 1992-93, and its role in the Worthy Wages Coalition, are discussed. (BG)

South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment created the Teacher-in-Residence fellowship in 1986, when a classroom teacher and counselor became the first representative to the South Carolina Teacher Cadet Program--a project encouraging bright high school students to consider education careers. The representative helped plan curriculum training…

Attempts to outline a curriculum theory for initial teacher education and a conceptual model of professionalism. Addresses occupational content, the nature of the professional role and learning, professional competence, knowledge, and curriculum and teaching. Criticizes the trend toward more school-based initial training of teachers. Argues that…

Montclair State College (MSC) and its clinical schools network have been selected as a pilot site working toward implementation of Goodlad's teacher education reform agenda. This article discusses the manner and degree to which the MSC program currently reflects some of the critical thinking-related issues which Goodlad raises. (IAH)

Describes the American Association of Community and Junior College's Advancing the Humanities Project, which is developing Regional Humanities Networks to assist humanities faculty in communicating with their colleagues throughout the region and revitalizing their own teaching via conferences, mentoring components, and various networking…

Historically, higher education administrators have advanced through faculty ranks. In recent years, higher education as a field of study has developed significantly, but its potential for improving the profession is underutilized. A growing group of administrators needs formal training to meet the needs of more sophisticated and complex…

An American Bar Association task force report on the role of legal educators is discussed by its chairman. Principal concepts and recommendations are outlined, and criticisms are examined. Focus is on the continuum of skill and value development that begins before law school and continues through the lawyer's professional career. (MSE)