The Noble Center for Advancing Technology (Oklahoma) is described. The center's "cell" concept, which fosters interaction among disciplines and encourages faculty to increase their sphere of knowledge, is described. Faculty members are quoted concerning their roles in and feelings about the center. (CT)

The benefits and costs accruing to business faculty members who publish are discussed. Benefits include possible salary increases and/or promotions, job security, recognition, and professional stature. Costs include investing time without receiving payment. Suggestions are made for improving publication productivity, getting started, developing a…

Presents the findings of a one-year follow-up of the participants in the Florida Master Teacher Seminars for Community College Faculty and the National Master Teacher Seminar, which focused on rational analysis of instructional problems and the development of action plans involving realistic, creative solutions. (AYC)

It is suggested that although teaching as a profession does not presuppose an attitude of professionalism as some other professions do, teachers have opportunities to act professionally. These opportunities are expanded by teacher exposure to curriculum analysis, organizational principles, and local faculty development opportunities. (MSE)

Highlights differences between two-and four-year colleges in terms of mission, student preparation, and demands on faculty. Seeks to promote an understanding among community college trustees of the difficulties faculty face working in community colleges after training in the university teaching model. (DMM)

Ways need to be found to organize faculty development programs to increase responsiveness to both individual faculty and institutional needs. A collegewide faculty development program at the Virginia Commonwealth University organized around human resource development (HRD) concepts is described. (Author/MLW)

Becoming a teacher involves a combination of skill, attitude, and knowledge for which a theory of role transition from student to teacher provides a framework. Stages of this process and interventions teacher educators can use to foster movement through the stages are explored. (Author/DF)

Describes the change in Duke's English department and departments in general by using historical examples that reflect then current attitudes towards the humanities and scholarship. (CRH)

With the current popularity of computers in American society, the need for computer literacy at all levels of education is evident. This article discusses problems that may arise when developing computer literacy curricula. (DF)

The rise of the Council for the Advancement of Small Colleges (CASC) to a position of national leadership within the higher education community is described. Its success in fund-raising, college services, and intercollegiate relations is reported. (LBH)

This two-day institute examines the basic concepts of effective classroom management techniques as well as the use of effective instructional strategies for all students that will help paraeducators to support effective learning and teaching environment. This module addresses two goals: (1) to provide participants with an awareness of basic…

This issue of "SEDL Letter" discusses a variety of subjects, including how to improve instruction for adolescent readers and struggling readers, using literacy coaching as an approach for ongoing professional development, and how to motivate students to read. Also, a visit to Bernalillo, New Mexico, is described to acknowledge how…

In traditional high schools, teachers are responsible for the academic progress of students taking those teachers' classes, and the guidance counselor is responsible for addressing any social or emotional problems that may emerge. Teachers rarely meet to discuss students they have in common, and even more rarely meet with the counselor to consider…

The paper describes efforts to support the development of reflective practice at a basic school in Brno, the Czech Republic. The aims, structure, content and methods are mentioned, as well as some preliminary results. Also, the authors suggest a few preconditions of the success of possible future actions. The specific case is seen from the…

Development of curriculum resources is the key event in the new curriculum implementation. There are several vital means to promote the effective development of curriculum resources, including establishing systematic outlook of curriculum resources that is the trinity of persons, contents and processes; strengthening the entire exploitation of…