Methodology and results of a survey on the amount of time devoted to locally sponsored inservice teacher education pertinent to English and language arts, the features of these programs, and their effectiveness are reported. (HTH)

Relates the experiences of the University of Illinois in establishing a freshman composition program taught by selected secondary school teachers, graduate students from other departments, and senior faculty members. (HOD)

Describes the faculty service and development center at Saint Peter's College and the career training institute division of Hudson County Community College, both in New Jersey. (HOD)

Discusses areas of concern for faculty development in the sciences, including: (1) knowledge of computers, (2) subject matter knowledge; (3) correlation of the delivery of faculty development programs with individual needs, (4) responsibility for science faculty development in terms of available supports. (CS)

Describes four continuing education programs of the American Chemical Society that tackle the problem of the technical obsolescence of college teachers. (CS)

Explains objectives and structure of seminars and workshops at the Colorado School of Mines that address the problem of faculty development. (CS)

Suggestions for personal development activities for teachers to serve as antidotes for teacher burnout and complacency are listed. (JMF)

After presenting a rationale for inservice education, the author reviews some fundamental research in the subject and offers suggestions for an effective program. (Author/JM)

Describes a program of fellowships to educators offered by UNESCO within the framework of its Associated School Project. Reports from three fellowship holders are included. (DB)

Five guidelines are suggested by which instructional developers might produce large, meaningful, and lasting changes in teachers' performance. These are illustrated by a case study which involved nurse educators. Estimates of their successful application in this setting are described. (Author/JEG)

The significance of research to veterinary medicine is discussed with regard to: (1) individual professional development of faculty members; (2) creation of an exciting atmosphere that stimulates others to greater productivity; (3) attraction of students to academia; and (4) contributions to new knowledge in disciplines. (LBH)

Reflects personally on the difficulties and pleasures the author has experienced in her dual life as a teacher and writer. (TB)

Draws on three intensive case studies of teacher knowledge, practice, and learning among teachers of mathematics and English in two high schools in order to examine the problem of how classroom teaching practice comes to be known, shared, and developed among teachers through their out-of-classroom interactions. The article also discusses classroom…

Describes the Japanese professional development practice of lesson study and its articulation within the Japanese educational system, discussing insights gained from research that explored the feasibility of lesson study in a U.S. setting, noting challenges faced by American teachers trying to adopt the research focus that is inherent in lesson…

Presents a history of beginning teacher mentoring, discussing what has been effective and suggesting that the best mentor programs provide funding, time, and expertise. Tips for success include: integrate mentoring with the school community, define "new teacher" and "mentor" broadly, maximize mentor training and ongoing support, and continue…