Discussion of developments that have taken place in library education in Nicaragua since the establishment of the revolutionary government highlights funding sources, faculty composition, enrollment trends, and future prospects for seminar programs and the Central American University library program are discussed. (14 references) (CLB)

Provides an overview of the continuing education programs in library and information science available in Iran, and describes a survey that assessed the effectiveness of short courses conducted by the Iranian Documentation Center during 1982-1986. Recommendations for curriculum development and future programs are discussed. (2 references) (CLB)

Stresses the importance of parental involvement in children's education. Describes a successful parent-student study-skills workshop, and discusses several common barriers to parents' participation in workshops along with suggested solutions. (ARH)

Career clients at a university counseling center were placed in self-directed or interactional career workshops. Changes in levels of career maturity and career exploration behavior were tested. People with high goal instability performed better in interactional than in self-directed workshops. Participant preference for interactional workshops…

Description of programs of the German Foundation for International Development's Information and Documentation Training Section focuses on education of professionals from eastern and southern Africa; improvement of information provision needed for development of countries; support of establishment of national information and documentation…

Describes a program funded by the Maryland State Department of Education that promotes interaction among technology, mathematics, and science programs. The program features a two-week workshop during which three teachers from each school prepare interdisciplinary lesson units, one-day workshops for all technology faculty, and a statewide…

Describes what is currently happening in the broad area of faculty development in allied health institutions. A comprehensive survey instrument was administered to a sample of two- and four-year colleges and university/professional institutions to determine the "state of the art" of faculty development in allied health. Report findings are…

Teacher morale can be improved by heightened administrative support; greater collaboration among administrators, teachers, and staff; endorsement of vocational education by the community; student desire to learn; increase in communication between academic and vocational teachers; and nationwide increase in teachers' pay. (CT)

Examines the nature and extent of behavioral changes exhibited by participants of an action oriented environmental program which focused on Lake Michigan's water quality. Outlines the program's objectives and assesses long-term behavioral modifications resulting from involvement in the decision-making process. (ML)

Describes various resources for teaching problem-solving. They include: (1) several books with a problem-solving emphasis; (2) a workshop focusing on the attitudinal components of thinking and problem-solving; and (3) a summary of a study dealing with problem-solving in the context of high school physics. (JN)

A two-day workshop designed to promote sharing of personnel, expertise, and research facilities between Colorado State University and 20 federal agencies for their mutual benefit is described, and the results of a follow-up survey are discussed. (MSE)

Conferences are defined and distinguished from other academic and professional meetings, and their formats and general aims are discussed in relation to participants' expectations and attitudes. An analysis of conference reports provides insight into conferences as an educational medium. Future technological developments and their effect on…

Suggests a computerized writing workshop provides an ideal setting for collaborative learning, enabling students to participate in activities such as peer evaluation and group brainstorming. (HOD)

Describes the power of adult writing groups to stimulate learning and encourage language development, personal development, and writing skill development. (CRH)

Describes the authors' experience in training teachers of native Canadian Indian students in British Columbia. The training occured in two contexts: one was a university-sponsored course; the other was a workshop-based inservice course. Describes the work done with the students and provides examples of their materials and teaching plans. (SED)