Presents the views of three persons (a coeditor, a high school student, and a teacher) involved in publishing "English Quarterly" on what is involved when collaborating on a scholarly journal and participating in a career internship program to help with the publishing work. (PA)

Reviews political, economic, and cultural dimensions of educational reform in Poland and international assistance with curriculum development from 1990-1996. (SK)

Review of job training in Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan found no single system appropriate for all. Desirable characteristics included (1) late specialization in school and on-the-job acquisition of specialized skills; (2) private financing; (3) institutional autonomy; (4) high employer involvement; and (5) regular evaluation of training…

In distinguishing it from occupational competence, this article defines competence in higher education as a cluster of qualities, characteristics, and abilities that may or may not have clear vocational applications. Suggests that a competence model based on industry's clearly defined roles and performances would be inappropriate for higher…

Examines the case for and against government intervention in job training. Identifies pitfalls: difficulty defining training for the purposes of meeting mandates, incentive problems, displacement effects, and lack of recognition that no one level of training is appropriate for all enterprises. Suggests that governments tend to intervene…

Case studies of four Australian apprentices and four trainees illustrate the following: their growing appreciation for the value of off-the-job training; preference for face-to-face training; centrality of relationships with off-the-job trainers; the implicit contract of expectations of the parties to the training contract; and dissatisfaction…

Employment experiences were compared for British adults with good/average literacy and numeracy skills and those with good/average literacy and very low numeracy. Even with good literacy skills, poor numeracy reduced employment and training opportunities and promotion prospects. (SK)

The relationship between vocational education/training (VET) and economic growth is complex. In less-advantaged regions with low skill levels, employers may adopt strategies accommodating low skills, creating a vicious circle. A more proactive strategy may be hindered by the new VET system in Britain. (SK)

A study shows little congruence between in-company continuing training and the following objectives of a European Commission white paper on lifelong learning: encouraging acquisition of new knowledge, bringing school and business sectors closer together, combating exclusion, developing proficiency in languages, and raising investment in training…

Spanish labor force data show that distinctions between initial and continuing training are blurring. Training paths begin to diverge in school, and there is a clear relationship between access to training and family/educational background. Continuing training for the least advantaged needs attention. (SK)

The Ford factory in Cologne, Germany, uses a variety of flexible learning methods to enable unskilled and semiskilled workers to acquire vocational qualifications. Methods include tutorials, simulations, micro worlds, and hypermedia databases. (SK)

Identification of the training and development needs of administrative support staff is not aided by conventional performance appraisal, which measures summary or comparative effectiveness. Meaningful diagnostic evaluation integrates three levels of analysis (organization, task, and individual), using behavioral expectation scales. (SK)

Examines the nature of journalism and describes career paths. Details the development and training available and highlights characteristics of a good journalist. (JOW)

German participants in vocational training have the opportunity to gain practical work experience abroad. The project requires close cooperation among educational institutions, companies, chambers of commerce, and European Union entities. It has the potential to enhance the German dual training system with internationally portable qualifications.…

Examines the role of peer coaching in effective in-house staff training programs. Guidelines to the initiation, monitoring, and evaluation of coaching programs are offered, and the benefits of this approach for staff and clients are discussed. (nine references) (CLB)