Three case studies of secondary U.S. history teachers who use instructional methods that discourage rather than promote analysis and critical thinking are presented. Teachers do too little because they try to cover too much. The need to improve the teaching of history is urgent. (RM)

Profiles a northern California elementary school teacher. Presents an interview in which the teacher describes her students, teaching techniques, and favorite reading materials. Includes also an observer's report of a day in the teacher's classroom, as well as some general conclusions about what makes the teacher "professional." (KH)

A survey of 40 newly appointed head teachers in Great Britain, supplemented by interviews with four head teachers, provided data establishing the extent to which head teachers were prepared for eight specific administrative roles by the experiences as deputy heads. Widely diverse, unsystematized approaches to administrator preparation were…

This article is a case study of professional development in a health and family planning project in Nepal. The case study examines issues of interaction between developers and developees, particularly differences in a fundamental way of thinking, influence of the dominant paradigm and ways and means of collaboration in cross-cultural…

Describes one teacher's experience in an internship as a technical writer and editor and how it sharpened her awareness of what she must teach to emulate the workplace in the classroom and truly prepare technical writing students for communication in business and industry. (HTH)

A professional socialization model to interpret the recollections of women faculty about their career decisions and early career experiences was employed. The results point to a pattern of accumulative disadvantage and suggest how sponsorship of women faculty may be improved. (Author/MLW)

Surveys of faculty perceptions of the effectiveness of department heads indicate that leadership styles affect perceptions of effectiveness. Two elements of leadership style, "initiating structure" and "consideration", relate strongly to faculty evaluations, with implications for the recruitment, selection, and professional development of…

Enumerates negative emotions that early childhood teachers may feel when first encountering the handicapped child and suggests ways to overcome these feelings. (KS)

Describes a study of teachers as curriculum developers in a broad organizational setting. Identifies three themes that shaped the teachers' participation: their low status, isolation from other teachers, and lack of rewards. Includes tables and appendix. (MD)

Examined the relationship between the extent to which school psychologists incorporated an interpersonally based problem-solving process (IBPSP) in their consultation and several defined outcomes of consultation. A highly significant positive relationship exists between the IBPS Scale and general behavior change, teacher satisfaction,…

This survey indicates that professional growth in public relations is related to the practitioner's gender and role (manager vs. technician): Women earn less than men and fill the technician's role with greater frequency than men. (PD)

Explains a written form beginning teachers can use to record their competencies in nine areas: classroom climate, creative curricula, complimentary communication, planned progress, particular practices, productive performance, reflective teaching, reliable tools, and relevant training. (HOD)

This article places efforts to institutionalize practice in the context of their historical antecedents. It also describes developments at the University of Pennsylvania in what the authors are calling a partnership. The clinician-educator faculty position is examined at length. (CT)

Describes the positive effects of collaborative teacher teams. Such team efforts can produce good research, provide professional development, and encourage greater collegial interaction. Includes reference list. (MD)

Discusses a continuing education program which incorporates effective staff development techniques and utilization of instructional resources. Considers use of audio tapes in audio-assisted independent study as an appropriate delivery system, emphasizing staff growth and improvement as a community service function jointly planned with other…