Discusses benefits of mentoring for the novice, the organization, and the mentor. Outlines key principles of successful mentoring: proper preparation; formal training; effective pairing of individuals; organizational support; time for reflection and evaluation; and follow through. (AEF)

Analyzes the main events that characterize the development of environmental education in Malta. Focuses on three major evolutionary stages of that development: (1) the awareness stage; (2) the fragmentary stage; and (3) the coordinated stage. Contains 42 references. (DDR)

Proposes the creation of a collaborative school, a new kind of professional development school somewhat analogous to the teaching hospital. The school's three-fold purpose would be to educate children, prepare teachers through intensive clinical experiences, and to provide opportunities for inquiry through research and reflection. Common goals and…

An exploratory study of New York City public schools found that school psychologists' commitment to students decreased with both professional and organizational socialization but increased for female, older, and less experienced psychologists and was greater for school psychologists at the secondary level. Organizational goals may not give enough…

This article discusses changes in effective teaching practice and characteristics of different levels of acceptance of school cultures. It reports the results of a survey of 72 inclusion teachers showing that teachers believed their attitude toward students was the first or second most important condition needed for successful inclusion. (Contains…

Discusses results of a survey of University of Southern Colorado faculty members that was conducted to determine their needs and opinions regarding library research instruction. Highlights include interest in an online library research skills tutorial; the need for professional development opportunities for faculty; and faculty opinions regarding…

Examined Professional Development School (PDS) participation by special education teacher education programs. Surveys of PDS chairpersons and liaisons, and subsequent surveys of special education department chairpersons indicated that although special education departments had some involvement with PDSs, there was considerable reluctance to…

Cross training from a variety of organizations can provide camp professionals with new ways of doing things and with proven methods used by others in related fields. The training needs of camp professionals can be met by organizations in the areas of outdoor education, environmental education, experiential learning, and recreation. Certification…

Describes a collaborative workshop designed by the Associated College Libraries of Central Pennsylvania to identify and teach World Wide Web search skills to librarians. Highlights include how information get on the Web and is indexed; evaluation of Web resources; types of search sites; and which search engine is the best. (Author/LRW)

Examines an empirical model for predicting reported contribution of continuing education for teachers returning to college to complete their degrees. Focuses on inservice teachers (n=124) working on degrees in education in Israel. Explores their motives, course selection, and satisfaction. Includes references. (CMK)

Studied how teachers perceived the importance of the set of interventions of the teacher support program for the implementation of adaptive teaching. Nine schools and 129 teachers participated in the intervention; 36 of these participated in the evaluation. Data from questionnaires and interviews show that teachers attach considerable importance…

Focuses on the self-education of teachers in Russia and addresses topics such as the personalities, characteristics, and qualities of teachers. Explores the productive stages of the autopedagogical competence of schoolteachers by focusing on the value attitude of teachers toward professionalism. (CMK)

Describes the Institute for Learning and Teaching (ILT) that is a professional institute established in response to the Dearing Report recommendations. Discusses how geographers can become involved. Explains that ILT seeks members who exhibit knowledge and experience in five specific areas. (CMK)

Illustrates the use of representation of equality, perimeter and area, measurement, and data in the mathematics classroom. (KHR)

Investigates whether International Economic Exchange Program (IEEP) seminars for teachers had a beneficial effect on the economic understanding of their students. Shows a larger increase in the economic understanding of students of teachers who participated in the IEEP seminars compared with students of teachers who did not. (RLH)