Argues that the continuation of teacher education through additional college work will make teachers aware of a greater number of options to help solve the increasingly complex problems associated with literacy learning. Describes the author's experiences upon going back to school for an advanced degree. (RS)

Describes a teacher's experiences during a sabbatical year in Germany. Reports that, after being a student for a year, the teacher felt a new bond with her students. Notes that learning a new language gave the teacher a new understanding of what learning involves. (RS)

Discusses the need for professional continuing education for librarians in developing nations and describes a series of seminars developed by the British Council for academic librarians in Pakistan. The description includes the implementation, evaluation, and future direction of the seminar program. (24 references) (CLB)

Given that drug-related morbidity represents a significant social problem, three questions must be asked before pharmacy can claim its mandate and state its mission: (1) what is drug-related morbidity and mortality? (2) can such morbidity and mortality be prevented at acceptable cost? and (3) can pharmacists help to prevent drug-related morbidity…

Results are reported from a study of Wisconsin teachers and principals who were surveyed to identify factors which motivate teachers and principals to engage in continuing professional development. The study also examined the school principal's role in supporting teachers' continuing professional development. (IAH)

It is argued that while the American Dental Association promotes quality of care, there is little evidence of significant implementation of quality assurance by the organized dental community and long-standing resistance to the quality assurance movement among individual dentists. Some potential remedies are discussed. (MSE)

Describes Tennessee's response to the educational reform movement. Discusses the Comprehensive Education Reform Act of 1984 (CERA) which instituted Tennessee's Career Ladder Program. Provides an evaluation, and identifies strengths and weaknesses of the the Tennessee Arts Academy which grew out of CERA. Concludes that the Tennessee Arts Academy is…

Considers American Indian victimization in terms of the theoretical bases of structural determinants, interactional determinants, and culture contact and labeling. Discusses Robert K. Merton's adaptations to stress and urges their extension. Traces the author's life journey in trying to understand the nature of coercion by the dominant culture as…

Traces the author's experiences in a Eurocentric graduate training program relative to institutional pressures, cultural conflict, interactionism, and U.S. racism. Concludes that experiences caused an intellectual shift to viewpoint of a marginal Black sociologist who focuses upon the experiences and history of persons of African descent in the…

Discusses the pros and cons of traditional vs. non-traditional teaching methods. Explores non-traditional methods such as whole language, student developed materials, combining writing with reading, informal testing, teacher collaboration, and professional education and development. (MG)

Reports the results of a survey of museum, arts, and humanities librarians that focused their educational backgrounds, career paths, job situations, and participation in continuing education activities. The discussion covers implications of the findings for library schools and associations regarding career development and continuing education for…

From 1959 to 1976, a new professionalization trend emerged among francophone faculty in Quebec's universities as a result of increased direct funding, rapid institutional development, bureaucratization of the university system, and faculty unionization. By 1976, unionization was achieved and the professional role of faculty had been defined. (MSE)

Reviews three books on creative movement and physical development appropriate for early childhood teachers: (1) "Hello Toes! Movement Games for Children" (A. F. Barlin and N. Kalev); (2) "Movement Activities for Early Childhood" (C. T. Hammett); and (3) "Designing Preschool Movement Programs" (S. W. Sanders). (MDM)

It is argued that inservice training courses for language teachers are too often based on ad hoc notions of what the teacher needs and are oriented toward the interests of course organizers and/or authorities. English-as-a-Foreign-Language teaching in Switzerland is examined, and two sections of teacher-teacher discourse are analyzed. (Contains 18…

Provides an annotated bibliography of current ERIC literature on faculty development in community colleges. Indicates that faculty development programs allow college professors to improve instructional material, keep abreast of new technology and methods, and network with professional colleagues. Suggests that development activities range from…