Presents information about women in the adult education professoriat of the United States and Canada. Their educational backgrounds, work histories, professional activities, and job and career satisfactions are contrasted with those of men in the same field. The increasing number of faculty women and their varied interests and activities suggest…

Addresses the increasing separation between teaching and research and decides that the still close relationship between the two in literary criticism means that the enhancement of research is likely to be especially fruitful in improving teaching. (NKA)

An interview with Theodore Cavins traces his 50 year career in organized camping, emphasizing changes over the years in camping values and program content. Touches on Cavin's contributions as president of the American Camping Association and director of Camp Mishawaka, his mentors, and his beliefs about camping. (JHZ)

Suggestions to make some Holmes Group proposals into workable platforms for action are made. These include twelve-month employment for professionals, changes in classroom teaching, professional development schools which reflect the unity of the workplace, reconceptualization of professional knowledge, and coordination of teacher education and the…

Discusses the need for continuing education for youth services librarians at different levels based on their educational background and purposes for continuing education, range of currently available programs, and barriers to participation. Ways in which state library agencies and professional associations could provide structured coherent…

Attempts to identify the conditions which affect the professional development of both experienced and inexperienced teachers. After presenting the theoretical and conceptual framework of the problem, discusses professional development needs identified by preschool and primary school teachers in an exploratory study done in Montreal, Quebec…

Examines the future directions of music education at both the undergraduate and inservice levels. Recommends five ways to improve undergraduate education, including the student teaching experience. Delineates important aspects of an on-the-job training program which would increase personal satisfaction and professional status. (JDH)

The author gives a historical overview of nurse practitioner (NP) education. Information is included on the educational levels of nurse practitioner programs, curriculum design, types of faculty used in these programs, and clinical practice policies. (CH)

Describes the salient attributes of adult cognitive functioning and supervisory styles and integrates them within the systems of developmental and clinical supervision to create an individualized professional development plan. (FL)

The drive to eliminate undergraduate teacher education programs raises problems. Discusses the hostile climate of opinion expressed about teacher education in many colleges and universities. (MD)

Identifies some common elements in the English language arts supervisors' job descriptions as reported by 96 state and district (out of 350 sampled) supervisors across the country. (HOD)

A study was designed to examine the position of dean of continuing education and backgrounds and interests of those holding the position. Study analyzed the professional development of continuing education deans and their experiences on the job by assessing their personal backgrounds, showing how they are evaluated, describing their faculty…

A study of 20 faculty development fellows' self-concept as a clinical teacher, before and after a fellowship, revealed a substantial change in self-perception on two of the factors, and increased congruence with perceptions of an ideal teacher. Focus was on the characteristics of authority, sensitivity, and capability. (MSE)

Presents a thematic overview of this issue, which focuses on teachers as active decision-makers who are responsible for children's learning. It is noted that teachers can become active decision makers (even with curriculum mandates) in their understanding and view of the importance of child development, curriculum, evaluation, and their continuous…

Three specific ways in which counseling and human development professionals can use the computer as a tool in program development, management, and evaluation are presented. Software developed to assist with needs assessment, databased management, and program evaluation is described. (Author/ABB)