This paper (chapter 7 of a larger monograph entitled "Training Teams of Teachers for Urban Schools: The Ford Training and Placement Program") discusses the three major stages of training in the Ford Training and Placement Program: a) specialist training and focused preparation, b) cadre training and coordinated preparation, and c) the intern year…

Teacher centers in Britain, developed in the early 1960s, direct course emphasis toward immediate applicability to teaching situations or to theory within a practical framework. Ideally, the classroom teacher is to serve as the primary resource person but, in practice, courses tend to be led by "specialists." (MJB)

The 1977 meeting of the North Carolina Sociological Association illustrated the importance of having a focus on teaching. A survey indicated that (1) the undergraduate teaching focus led to record attendance; (2) there is a preference for emphasis on teaching in future meetings; (3) ASA representatives made a positive contribution; and (4)…

The author identifies ten common elements of twelve effective reading programs. (MJB)

Extension Food and Nutrition Plans of Work (POWs) were analyzed to determine program content, target audience, delivery methods, evaluation tools, and expected impact. The study indicated that Extension's strength in nutrition is family-based, interpersonal instruction in life-cycle nutrition and food management. (JOW)

Describes the three one-hour programs developed by television station KGO to promote adult literacy in the San Francisco area. (FL)

The author attempts to define technology education and to identify the relationship between the discipline and other, related fields. (CH)

The Emporia State University induction program for first year teachers is described. The format of the program, topics addressed, and program evaluation are discussed. (MT)

Describes a nine-month business and communication skills program developed for a large multinational corporation. Discusses communication training programs for international employees and internalizing the business communication curriculum. (EL)

Aerobic dance classes may be safe for older children, but are inappropriate for children in the fourth grade and under. Programs for these children should emphasize creativity. Resources for program development are given. (MT)

Discusses the design of a performance management system that not only enables managers to solve performance problems, but also enables human resource development specialists and staff to provide a useful tool and a successful program. (CT)

Introduces "Le Theatre de la Marmaille" from Quebec to the American audience and provides brief descriptions of its drama processes, writing workshops, research studies, scripts, and productions. (VLC)

Immediate steps must be taken to construct a plan to help middle school students make the transition to the high school. A Program Evaluation and Review Technique model for helping to construct such an articulation plan is provided in this article, and program sequence and timeline charts are included. (DCS)

Describes new, effective physical education programs and activities. (FL)

In recent years, different researchers and research agencies, teacher associations, national education organizations, and the U.S. Department of Education have published lists of the characteristics of "effective professional development." This study analyzed 13 of the better known of these lists to determine if they were derived through similar…