Describes what is currently happening in the broad area of faculty development in allied health institutions. A comprehensive survey instrument was administered to a sample of two- and four-year colleges and university/professional institutions to determine the "state of the art" of faculty development in allied health. Report findings are…

Teacher morale can be improved by heightened administrative support; greater collaboration among administrators, teachers, and staff; endorsement of vocational education by the community; student desire to learn; increase in communication between academic and vocational teachers; and nationwide increase in teachers' pay. (CT)

Examines the nature and extent of behavioral changes exhibited by participants of an action oriented environmental program which focused on Lake Michigan's water quality. Outlines the program's objectives and assesses long-term behavioral modifications resulting from involvement in the decision-making process. (ML)

Describes various resources for teaching problem-solving. They include: (1) several books with a problem-solving emphasis; (2) a workshop focusing on the attitudinal components of thinking and problem-solving; and (3) a summary of a study dealing with problem-solving in the context of high school physics. (JN)

A two-day workshop designed to promote sharing of personnel, expertise, and research facilities between Colorado State University and 20 federal agencies for their mutual benefit is described, and the results of a follow-up survey are discussed. (MSE)

Conferences are defined and distinguished from other academic and professional meetings, and their formats and general aims are discussed in relation to participants' expectations and attitudes. An analysis of conference reports provides insight into conferences as an educational medium. Future technological developments and their effect on…

Suggests a computerized writing workshop provides an ideal setting for collaborative learning, enabling students to participate in activities such as peer evaluation and group brainstorming. (HOD)

Describes the power of adult writing groups to stimulate learning and encourage language development, personal development, and writing skill development. (CRH)

Describes the authors' experience in training teachers of native Canadian Indian students in British Columbia. The training occured in two contexts: one was a university-sponsored course; the other was a workshop-based inservice course. Describes the work done with the students and provides examples of their materials and teaching plans. (SED)

Offers background on the special education services, information, and guidance provided to Catholic educators in the Springfield, Illinois, diocese. Explains the program's first steps in helping teachers to deal with the identification and needs of slow learners, learning disabled, and gifted children. (DMM)

Describes several current participatory displays in a variety of subject areas in museums across the United States. Museum resources of value to teachers and students are outlined, e.g., student workshops and classes, museum libraries, and creative museum staff. A directory of interactive museums is provided. (MBR)

A consortium of 12 small, private liberal arts colleges in the Great Lakes region has shown that by working together, the institutions can provide major opportunities for faculty professional development through conferences and workshops. (MSE)

Outlines a technique using articles from "Le Francais dans le Monde" to teach reading comprehension and theory simultaneously to teachers of French as a second language. Describes a program in Italy using this approach. (MSE)

The Educating Prospective Engineers for Public Policy project is designed to provide future engineers with tools to contribute professionally to resolving technically intensive public policy issues. Describes the project, focusing on: Washington Internship for Students of Engineering, development of case studies, and regional faculty workshops to…

To help social workers and teachers work together in dealing with troubled children, a course centered on an interprofessional approach was developed. The course sought to encourage communication and cooperation, to identify teacher and social worker roles, and to foster mutual understanding of objectives and methods used in dealing with problem…