Describes a system of postgraduate medical education in Great Britain that focuses on the emphasis given to the value of a planned structure and educational standards, the importance of knowing the facts, and the urgent need to support teachers. (DDR)

Discusses the professional development of librarians and information professionals and considers the future direction it should take. Topics include the forces of capitalism, the growth in information and communication technology, and the changing demands and needs of users (or customers). (LRW)

In 655 schools in 27 states, the Literacy Collaborative aims to improve elementary students' literacy achievement. A trained literacy coordinator trains other teachers and provides in-class coaching. Systematic collection of data on every child and data utilization by all program participants support continuous school improvement and create a…

Discusses the need for strong leadership in libraries. Topics include the distinction between management and leadership; myths about leadership; leading change; expected qualities of effective leaders, including creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, planning, and communicating; and librarian's opportunities for leadership development. (LRW)

Presents a case study that describes the design and implementation of a tutor-training program for prospective online tutors. Identifies key findings that will inform future staff development and training programs for prospective online tutors. Analyzes the effectiveness of individual components of the training program to which the tutors were…

Presents a case study on the development of a learning organization that did not last very long. Suggests that the reason for its demise was the way in which learning in the organization was understood and enacted. The case is evaluated against John Dewey's learning theory. (Contains 24 references.) (DDR)

Offers an account of how the role of facilitators might be extended towards a process of 'critical facilitation'. Presents a perspective that is elucidated through using an exemplar of an application of this approach. Suggests that critical facilitation consists of developing an orientation of openness to discourse. (Contains 49 references.) (DDR)

Presents results from a study conducted at Telenor, a Norwegian telecom operator, regarding the distribution of home personal computers to employees to encourage professional development outside working hours on an individual basis. Findings from a survey suggest that home computers can contribute positively to increasing employee's knowledge…

This article examines the work behaviors related to counseling substance-abusing clients by mental health service providers in multiservice mental health agencies. The results support the need for specialized knowledge and skills in working with substance-abusing clients. (Author)

Proposes a 10-criteria classification framework, derived from current literature, to capture the characteristics of the design, leadership, and implementation of school improvement programs in the United Kingdom. Uses the classification frame to analyze the design model adopted by the secondary school in the case study. Draws conclusions about the…

Expresses opinions about administrative attitudes, teacher preparation, and teacher support concerning attempts at reading improvement programs in schools. Suggests professional development efforts lack planning and proper support. Suggests too few are accepting their responsibility while too many students are still not learning to read. (RS)

Suggests there are different sets of news values for different types of newspapers because they are serving different types of communities. Addresses the issues of whether suburban Australian newspapers are really different, and, if they are, what does that mean for the way journalism educators should teach journalism. (RS)

Discusses whether young people working at suburban newspapers require any different preparation than their counterparts who head directly for the metropolitan media. Notes similar questions arise regarding those heading for provincial and rural media and those, from smaller or less developed countries overseas, who will return home on graduation.…

Suggests Australia's country, non-daily newspapers present journalism graduates with excellent opportunities to experience a wide range of journalistic responsibilities and compile an impressive portfolio. Argues the need for the news values of these newspapers to be integrated into pedagogical models. Documents the country non-daily's news…

Addresses journalism education in the United Kingdom. Notes that, to survive, regional newspapers have to be at the forefront of modern technology, with reporters competent at all aspects of the editorial and production processes. Argues that work experience for journalism students is best done on local, small, suburban newspapers where they will…