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Download full textCole, Donna J.; Ryan, Charles W.; Tomlin, James A. – 2003
This paper presents an integrative model for developing collaborative academic structure between education and science/mathematics content departments. The model was developed through active partnerships with selected professional development schools (PDS PreK-12), College of Science and Mathematics faculty, and teacher educators in a professional…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Bellm, Dan; Whitebook, Marcy – 2003
This report analyzes emerging workforce issues as California develops a universal preschool system, focusing on service delivery mechanisms, workforce standards for staff qualifications and compensation, and professional development and higher education system capacity. The review covers current conditions, emerging questions, research findings,…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Compensation (Remuneration), Definitions, Delivery Systems
Douglas, Christina A. – 2003
The research documented in this report builds on earlier work in the 1980s in the area of on-the-job experiences in developing effective leaders. The current study was designed to answer the following: (1) What are the significant events from which African American managers learn and develop? (2) Are the key events and lessons learned different…
Descriptors: Diversity (Institutional), Higher Education, Labor Force, Leaders
Bauer, Audra L. – 2002
This paper discusses the development of effective staff development programs to support use of computer technology in the elementary school classroom. Elements discussed include strategies to reach reluctant technology users, and suggestions for getting started with such a program. The paper also presents the findings of a survey study exploring…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary School Teachers, Grade 4
Hendrick, Linda Scott; Childress, Linda J. – 2002
In the year 2003, the Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program (BTSA) will become a mandatory credentialing program for California's new teachers. At a local level, the Riverside, Inyo, Mono, San Bernardino Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program (RIMS/BTSA) is one of 147 BTSA programs. Now entering its eighth year, the RIMS/BTSA…
Descriptors: Beginning Teacher Induction, Beginning Teachers, Cooperation, Educational Assessment
Johnston, Bill; Janus, Louis – 2003
This report provides baseline data on professional development and training needs for teachers of less commonly taught languages (LCTLs). Surveys administered to LCTL teachers working in higher education addressed a range of issues relating to the following: the teaching context; the teacher's professional background and qualifications; the…
Descriptors: Collegiality, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Giardina, Max – 2002
This paper examines the implementation of 3D simulation through the development of the Avenor Virtual Trainer and how situated learning and fidelity of model representation become the basis for more effective Interactive Multimedia Training Situations. The discussion will focus of some principles concerned with situated training, simulation,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer System Design, Instructional Design
Kiernan, Henry, Ed. – English Leadership Quarterly, 2000
This 22nd volume of the "English Leadership Quarterly" contains articles on topics of interest to those in positions of leadership in departments (elementary, secondary, or college) where English is taught. Each issue highlights a different theme. Articles in Volume 22 Number 1 are: "Collaboration: Making a Difference"…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, English Curriculum
Ackerman, Debra J. – 2003
A significant research base supports the positive benefits of quality early care and education (ECE) for later developmental and academic outcomes. Noting that many ECE settings are of mediocre quality and that quality of care is related to teacher/caregiver qualifications, this working paper examines states initiatives to improve the…
Descriptors: Child Care, Child Care Quality, Child Caregivers, Early Childhood Education
Richards, Kaye, Ed.; Smith, Barbara, Ed. – 2003
This proceedings presents a variety of international perspectives on the nature of adventure therapy and charts new insights into its historical, philosophical, theoretical, and practical realms. Following an editorial "Adventure and Therapy: 'Dancing in the Moonlight'" (Kaye Richards, Barbara Smith), the 21 papers are: (1)…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Experiential Learning, Group Dynamics, Group Therapy
Jacobsen, Michele; Clifford, Pat; Friesen, Sharon – 2002
The Galileo Educational Network is an innovative educational reform initiative that brings learning to learners. Expert teachers work alongside teachers and students in schools to create new images of engaged learning, technology integration and professional development. This case study is based on the nine schools involved with Galileo in…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Change, Educational Development
Corle, Daniel – 1999
This project was developed to increase attendance at inservices and workshops that are provided to continue the training of tutors in the South Pittsburgh office of the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council (GPLC). A questionnaire was designed and mailed to all (about 20) tutors in the area to obtain input about how prepared they felt, and whether…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Basic Education, Adult Educators, Adult Literacy
2000
This booklet describes CORE (Consortium on Reading Excellence), a company which began in California in 1995 and has subsequently expanded its work. CORE is committed to the view that the most effective professional development includes both theory and practice, focuses on teaching and learning, is grounded in collegial relationships, is based on…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Literacy
Ware, Melva; Richardson, Lloyd; Kim, Jason J. – 2000
This review of selected literature examines the National Science Foundation's standards-based systemic reform theory in the context of research reported by science, mathematics, and urban education policy experts. This review is specifically concerned with viewing evidence of relationships among identified change variables that are associated with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum, Educational Change, Educational Policy
Sturtevant, Elizabeth G., Ed.; Dugan, JoAnn, Ed.; Linder, Patricia, Ed.; Linek, Wayne M., Ed. – 1998
This 20th Yearbook of the College Reading Association reflects the theme of "community" again and again, in diverse ways. First in the yearbook are the Presidential Address by Marino C. Alvarez, "Adolescent Literacy: Are We in Contact?" and the three Keynote Addresses: "My Life in Reading" (J. Chall); "A…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Literacy
