Compares graduate students as teachers with faculty as teachers by analyzing the course evaluations of 41 faculty and 68 teaching assistants (TAs) at Queens College of the City University of New York over an 8-year period. Reports that students rated TAs higher for introductory psychology four out of the seven semesters. (NL)

Explores the relationship between the theoretical study of institutionalized varieties of English (IVEs) and their application in teacher training programs. It is argued that, although there is a nascent awareness of IVEs, a monomodal paradigm based on native-speaker norms remains firmly entrenched among teachers and in most teacher-training…

Describes a project developed at the Northern Virginia office of Central Michigan University (CMU) to analyze reference questions received at an off-campus library services program for graduate students. The development and use of a software program--the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences SPSS/PC+ Studentware--is explained. (LRW)

The design of video-based materials and development of a set of classroom discourse features to meet the practical needs of international teaching assistants (ITAs) in the classroom is discussed. Interactive use of the video helps ITAs discover and use the language and culture of the classroom. (11 references) (Author/LB)

Part-time graduate students, particularly from minority groups, find that time management and sacrifice are necessary for success. Problems encountered include balancing jobs and academic work, difficulties integrating into the institution's graduate culture, and the need to cut back on some personal activities. However, part-time study…

Some innovative and effective curricula and methods for teaching college mathematics include a Harvard University (Massachusetts) program pairing first-year mathematics doctoral students with experienced teacher-coaches; a University of Chicago (Illinois) doctoral student teacher apprentice program; and a University of Illinois at Bloomington…

Describes the development of a Personalized Research Consultation Service (PERCS) for graduate students at Bowling Green State University. Graduate students' library research behavior and adult learning strategies are discussed; an evaluation of the program is reviewed; and the impact on library services, including computer searches and…

This survey of 265 social work graduate students indicates that, although most students are committed to social work and express a strong interest in traditional social work client groups and practice, they plan to enter private practice as therapists. (Author/MLW)

Increasing proportions of science and engineering faculty are in non-tenure-track positions. While part-time and other flexible scheduling options can be beneficial in meeting individual and departmental needs, resulting changes affect faculty careers, students, and the quality of academic research. Recommendations for improving the situation are…

A survey of 203 social and behavioral science students enrolled in a graduate-level research methodology course examined the relationship between learning style and library anxiety. Found that students with the highest levels of library anxiety tend to be those who like structure, are self-motivated, lack persistence, and are peer-oriented…

Survey vignette methodology was used to investigate undergraduate and graduate students' beliefs about what constitutes abusive behaviors in dating relationships. Although both contextual and demographic factors, especially gender and sexual orientation, affected student judgments of abusiveness, student characteristics explained relatively little…

A study investigated the effectiveness of the Case Method of Instruction (CMI) on 67 graduate students taking an interdisciplinary course on families. After instruction, students not only possessed important knowledge related to working with families, but could also apply the problem-solving process used in CMI to a novel case. (Author/CR)

Discusses how the changing status of South Korea in the world economy has affected the movement of Korean human resources in science and technology. Examines trends in overseas study by Korean graduate students, the migration of highly educated personnel, and the recent repatriation of Korean scientists and engineers. (SV)

The purpose of this study was to examine reflections of students who engaged in interactive reflective journal writing with a course instructor; the strategy was integrated into a graduate-level computer-mediated course. Findings suggest that the process of reflection may be actively facilitated through interactive journal writing. (Author/AEF)

Discusses adult learners, lifelong learning, and methods for teaching the use of technology based on experiences with graduate students at Duquesne University. Examines computer hardware, computing expertise, and access to the Internet and e-mail; and considers the debate over concentrating elements of technology-based instruction into one course…