In this article the author described the development of the Creative Education Foundation's annual Creative Problem-Solving Institutes. (Editor/RK)

This document describes the East Caroline Islands lying in the Ponape District and the development of a Teacher Corps inservice program to aid public school teachers in professional development. Program objectives were to: (1) up-grade basic and professional skills of Micronesian interns; (2) implement a University Without Walls baccalaureate…

This paper briefly describes the organization and content of the Southwest Regional Laboratory (SWRL) Mod 1 Spelling Program and its relation to the SWRL Reading Program. The Mod 1 Spelling Program includes 190 words and consists of 22 lessons. Eighteen of the 22 lessons are based on review lists which are composed individually for each…

Guidelines are spelled out for basic preservice education of supportive health workers (Central Service Aides) to perform tasks which involve caring for, preparing, sterilizing, dispensing, and storing materials and equipment and materials within hospitals and/or nursing homes. Such points as student and instructor qualifications, student…

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)