Compared two groups of preservice teachers participating in a field experience based on cooperating/mentor teachers' supervisory practice. Both groups received traditional orientation to student teaching and supervision. The experimental group's teachers had received in-depth training in supervision using the Praxis III/Pathwise framework. Results…

Describes a method for teaching writing based on a psychodynamic theoretical orientation and critiques other conceptualizations. Gives examples of the hermeneutic dialogue that teaches writing through an interpretive exchange between student and instructor. Explores the difficulties with this method as well as others reviewed. (Author/NL)

The University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, has begun the process of evaluating a strategic plan through the design of a performance evaluation system. Renovation of the predoctoral curriculum focused on decompressing the curriculum, adding flexibility, and improving basic science instruction and the clinical experience. (MLW)

The University of Vermont's approach to collaboration in professional development has been to establish specific schools as field sites. By sharing perspectives, knowledge, and resources, the schools and university can enrich practice for preprofessional students, professional teachers, and professors of education, with programs evolving in…

Views the first-year teacher induction program as a logical extension of the student teaching experience and the next step in long-term teacher development. Outlines the goals of pre-service practica in Ontario universities and suggests related goals for induction programs. Contains 17 references. (SV)

Draws from a study of international education at community colleges to discuss three patterns of program administration, financial commitments and expectations, the importance of establishing an institutional policy on international education, and potential problems. (DMM)

Provides several reasons for the lack of the classroom teacher's involvement in science education research. Explains the purposes, advantages, involvements, and kinds of research. States that without teachers as researchers, there is an inability to put knowledge to practice. (RT)

Faculty development programs ignore the dimensions of personal development that are crucial to effectiveness. The context in which faculty careers evolve are described and the opportunities that exist for "enlightened" colleges and universities to act responsibly and productively in promoting faculty development are outlined. (MLW)

Of senior faculty members (n=40) surveyed about mentor relationships, most thought mentor activity feasible in their departments but felt few residents had mentors. Most had been a mentor, and more had had mentors. All those who were mentors felt it helped their career advancement, personal development, and stress management. (Author/MSE)

The Modern Language Association's summer institute model for foreign language professionals focused on interchange among state and local school program supervisors and college program coordinators. To further strengthen links between mandates and implementation, the institute must recognize participants' disparate expectations, institutional…

A workshop model on presentation skills for teachers in the classroom is presented. The goals and techniques would apply to many teaching situations in the college classroom, as well as lectures and symposium presentations. Making a personal connection, focusing on audience, and empowering the audience are discussed. (MLW)

Implicit theories held by graduate teaching assistants were investigated. Information related to their theories-of-action was elicited through interview questions about what they mean by teaching, about how they respond to everyday classroom events, and about assumptions they make regarding those events. (MLW)

Describes workshops developed at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) library for faculty and graduate assistants to improve their understanding of library-based computer searching services. Bibliographic instruction is discussed; grant funding is described; the seminar format is explained; and responses to the workshops are…

Discusses the role of teacher achievement and recognition in job satisfaction, and describes a mini-grant incentive model that offers teachers opportunities and incentives for achievement and recognition through increased responsibilities and expanded opportunities for development. The application process, implementation phase, and evaluation…

Sets forth key principles in the management of educational reform: (1) educational decision-making based on explicit philosophical statements; (2) enhancement and extension of teacher professionalism; and (3) sense of ownership among participants in educational development. Considers national and local issues. (SV)