Cooperative learning focuses group activity on preparing all members to succeed on individual assessments. Research findings show significantly greater achievement for the cooperatively taught class. Describes the elements of two comprehensive cooperative methods and proposes a model of a cooperative elementary school. (MLF)

A preliminary study assessed trends in orientation and training and compensation of cooperating teachers involved in the student-teaching experience. Findings indicated that cooperating teachers received little formal preparation for their supervisory responsibilities, and compensation ranged from none to tuition waivers and other university…

The North Carolina teacher induction program which involves support teams comprised of a principal, a mentor teacher, and one other teacher educator is described. A five-part Likert scale was used to assess the responses of support teams to their experiences with beginning teachers. Findings are reported. (MT)

Argues that industrial teacher educators have moved away from the traditional commitment to long-term goals and increasingly rely on short-term extrinsic rewards without long-term vision and commitment. (CH)

Claims that human behavior derives specifically from areas of ungratified needs, so by observing behavior we have a projection of need presence. Describes the Cassel Computerized Biofeedback Need Gratification Assessment (NEEDS) which is designed to assess the degree of need presence within an individual; both for the conscious and unconscious…

This study challenged the assumption that all adults who did not complete high school are representative of the same low literate population. The 15-month qualitative study entailed conducting 79 in-depth biographical interviews with a diverse group of subjects. Several underlying concepts appeared to influence the adult development of the…

Discusses the unique training problems of Witan Associates Limited, a company with Japanese and American employees. Their three-part training program is described: (1) contact with the training company, (2) two-day classroom seminar for all staff, and (3) corporate and departmental meetings. Results of the program are discussed. (CT)

While many teachers assume that graduate students have mastered the art of using the library, there is evidence that graduate students do not know how to find the information they need. A library instruction program for graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is described. (MLW)

Outlines a successful high school orientation program using volunteer upperclass students to acclimate new students. (MD)

Suggests that one of the basic beliefs of American society is that success is measured by material gain. New economic and social realities have shifted the focus from career planning to life work planning, based on the theory that work goals should be equal to personal and social goals. (JAC)

Surveyed 217 new employees to report socialization practices most available and the extent to which these practices were helpful. Results showed that socialization practices and perceptions of their helpfulness vary, affecting subsequent job satisfaction and commitment. Interactions with peers, supervisor, and senior coworkers were most helpful.…

The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) believes that prior to the start of each season, all high school head coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteer coaches should be required to participate in a comprehensive orientation to the sport program. This orientation should be planned and conducted by the athletic director or…

Scientific developing concept of higher education is overall, coordinated and sustained based on facts. The developing planning of a university which is the perspective of a university must be unified, directed and completed scientifically. Take Yanshan University for example, during its 11th Five-Year-Plan period, we hold the opinion that…

The transition from elementary school to middle-level or from middle-level to high school is very difficult for many students. While some students are mature enough to deal with their fears on their own or ask for the help they need, many struggle through these transitional times. They may manifest their difficulties with sudden outbursts of…

How can change become institutionalized? With the advent of a new superintendent, principal, curriculum director and/or legislature, each of whom wants to make their mark with hopes of "improving" public education by introducing new programs, the message teachers receive from those who are not in the trenches is that they are incompetent…