Presents an evaluation system designed to document and facilitate change in teachers. Implicit in the development and implementation of the system is the goal to model evaluation for teachers. Contains 22 references. (DDR)

A National Science Foundation-funded project teams instructors from five Tennessee colleges, high school teachers/counselors, and telecommunications business representatives in faculty internships and curriculum development for a work-based curriculum for the telecommunications industry. (SK)

Describes Strathclyde University's work toward meeting the United Kingdom's "Investors in People" standard (a commitment to invest in people to achieve organizational goals) and the related fostering of a more integrated and positive entrepreneurial culture. Discusses the principal milestones, strategies adopted, lessons learned, and…

Describes a research and development project, Cognitively Guided Instruction, to illustrate how theory and research inform the teaching and learning of mathematics. The project engaged first grade teachers with research-based knowledge about the development of children's mathematical thinking, studying teachers' use of this knowledge in the…

Describes an "excellent and inspiring educators' conference" attended by the author: a three-day summer baseball camp for youngsters (attended by his 12-year-old daughter) sponsored by the local minor league professional team, a marvel of collaborative learning, team teaching, and respect, friendly encouragement, and high expectations for all. (SR)

Presents five story telling strategies--inspired by the work of Vivian Paley--that teachers can use to discover children's perspectives in a classroom: share the story of our names, share favorite stories from childhood, pass the paper and find the different stories, act out the story with different communication styles, and see our work as making…

Presents suggestions from four former presidents of the National Association of Developmental Education on how educators might use a developmental education background as an asset rather than a liability in career development. Suggestions include: (1) broaden your view of developmental education; (2) generalize your skills; and (3) don't run…

Ten suggestions for having a successful principalship include: focus on instruction; build a community of learners; share decision making; sustain the basics; leverage time; support ongoing professional development for all staff; assess and redirect resources necessary to support a multifaceted school plan; have integrity; remain competent; and…

Describes the early stages of technology planning that include: development of a technology integration task force; evaluation of current faculty levels of technology proficiency, integration, and implementation of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) technology standards within the SUNY Oswego School of Education;…

Discusses the use of academic journal articles in developing middle school curriculum reform and fostering active professional learning. (JPB)

There is steadily accumulating evidence of the misuse or overuse of ratings data, but this does not invalidate their usefulness. The research literature has been concerned almost exclusively with the construction of ratings instruments. There has been little systematic study about creating evaluation systems that truly respond to the needs of…

Argues that teacher development should begin in pre-service education, should be humanistic and constructivist, and should encourage teacher's voices. One means for such development is teacher narrative research (inquiry built on teacher stories). Examples from students demonstrate how such research and narrative meet pre-service teachers' human…

Discusses how teachers in higher education are taking a new look at teaching and course management as new teaching roles are learned in the virtual classroom for online learning environments, particularly as facilitators and mentors of learning communities. Considers principles for good practice and needed competencies for online teachers.…

Considers factors that help and hinder experienced instructors in transitioning to teaching online. Highlights include intrinsic personality characteristics as measured by the Myers Briggs and Gregorc Transactional Ability Inventory; job support; and training to acquire online teaching skills. (Author/LRW)

Though substitute teachers spend significant amounts of time with students, they receive little training. The Substitute Teaching Institute at Utah State University has developed training materials that include six content components: being prepared and professional, classroom management skills, legal and first aid issues, teaching and…