Argues that professional organizations, such as the California Council for the Social Studies, have the responsibility of aiding teachers develop the skills to meet the challenges of the classroom. Ten examples of inservice courses available in California are specified. (Author/DB)

The author states that trained librarians must be freed for teaching functions and not be confined to library housekeeping duties. She briefly discusses the philosophy of library instruction for students at all grade levels, and concludes with a list of resources for inservice education for teaching library skills. (Author/KC)

The paper assesses the role of paid educational leave in various industry employment and training policies. All education was vocational, mostly for job-promotion training. Programs in the health care industry and in the U.S. Postal Service are summarized. (MF)

Presents a report on a cooperative project aimed at overcoming some of the barriers to the use of computers in college science instruction. A list of computer-based modules currently available in physics, chemistry, and mathematics is included. (HM)

A unique sharing of resources by medical schools in the Philadelphia area is reported which has helped develop a three-week course for emergency physicians. Coordinated by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the course includes life support, surgical emergencies, and medical emergencies. (LBH)

This report suggest guidelines to library administrators and educators for staff development and continuing education in automated bibliographic retrieval services through the projection of an academically programmed learning module. A two-day course of instruction for those with a minimal background in online information retrieval is outlined.…

Andrews University's commitment to teacher improvement is evidenced by the availability of instructional materials and assistance in using them, and in its faculty development program that includes a new teacher seminar and a Committee on Instruction and Research. Faculty evaluation is the logical outcome of the program. (JMD)

Describes an on-site science curriculum development technique for use in elementary schools. The operation of the model, with each of the four phases in the development of curricular materials described, is provided. (CP)

Many drug agencies are now recognizing that in order to be effective in dealing with the changing drug problems, their staffs require additional training in many areas. This paper presents one method by which to assess training needs; this approach relies heavily on the needs identified by actual drug abuse agencies staff. (Author)

The author states that a hospital inservice education department must function as a management tool in delivering quality care to patients and that the nursing inservice educator should provide input into administration decisions that have educational implications. She describes an ineffective packaged program used in one hospital without…

Describes a planning system to meet the training requirements of specialized project personnel. This training planning system provides for an organized assessment of personnel training needs and the use of all available training media. It also provides mechanisms to document acquired training and to develop new training resources. (EM)

The first of five articles on how to plan an implement a supervisory training program focuses on establishing a philosophy and setting the right job climate. The philosophy of the organization should clearly communicate three levels of responsibility for the development of supervisors: supervisory, managerial, and organizational. (EM)

A project carried out in Peterborough County, Canada, resulted in the systematic development, implementation, and evaluation of a K-10 mathematics program and a steady increase in achievement among students in the county. (SK)

Six trends are given that point to changing roles and responsibilities for vocational education professional personnel in the years ahead. A rationale is built up to support this thesis and a description of how these six trends are being implemented. (Editor/HD)

Describes an inservice education program for agricultural teachers in Brazil. The purposes, organization, and operation of the United Nations Development Programme/Southern Illinois University Brazil Project are provided. (CP)