Claims that training business faculty in ethics is a critical component of including ethics in the business curriculum. Includes suggestions concerning what business faculty should know about ethical theory, how to include theory, and curricular and teaching issues. Describes research projects, publications, and workshops. (DK)

Discusses the need for providing adequate bibliographic instruction in academic libraries to deaf and hearing-impaired students. Highlights include a legislative background; library staff training; instruction for groups, individuals, and faculty; written library materials; and equipment. A student guide to the NTID (National Technical Institute…

The staff development program at the University of New South Wales (Australia) differs from traditional university programs in that it integrates professional development activities for both general and academic staff. The Professional Development Centre operates as an academic unit and performs both teaching and research functions. (MSE)

A discussion of college faculty development and its role in improving college instruction focuses on current trends in several related areas (faculty development, instructional development, organizational development, and personal development for teachers), emerging needs and priorities, development program staffing, and obstacles to program…

This article examines Chinese policy concerning university personnel management in the context of recent reforms. The article discusses the President Responsibility System of management; staffing patterns; faculty training; the recognition of competition; and international exchange. Six problems are identified, including separation of policymaking…

Discusses the case-based teaching method as a curricular component of teacher education. Factors to address when incorporating the case method (based on the idea that learning to teach is a developmental process) include the developmental level of faculty and students and the normative implications of the case-based method of teaching. (SM)

For one college teacher, the experience of reading "Information Literacy; Revolution in the Library" revealed a new and informative pattern in learning and teaching. This article examines information literacy and instructional development, classroom application, and student services. (Author/MSE)

The article describes a large, middle class suburban high school's controversial efforts to make improvements, noting its difficulty in convincing parents, teachers, and school board members that a school with a fine reputation did not really provide students with the education they needed for the future. (SM)

A teacher educator reflects on how her beliefs and practices about the facilitator's role in teacher education were shaped by participation in an elementary teachers' study group. Issues examined include sharing ideas and expertise, establishing credibility and shared vulnerability, negotiating personal and group agendas, and becoming a learning…

Experiences with the evolution of a University of Maryland, College Park, faculty development program focusing on diversity and classroom climate provide insights into appropriate responses to student diversity. Attention must be given to program rationale, theoretical framework, program content, pedagogical approach, format, scheduling, and…

Advances in behavioral science research related to drug therapy are examined, and the development of behavioral science curricula and faculty in pharmacy schools is assessed, based on a review of the literature, behavioral sciences curricula, and faculty characteristics. Wide variability across schools was found, despite general progress. Some…

Issues and problems encountered in teaching a university faculty development course are discussed. The course focused on sustained reflection and classroom research as a means for improving instruction. Issues include the challenge of addressing each teacher's needs and transforming course learning and shared experience into better classroom…

A Kellogg project supported partnerships between six associate degree nursing programs and nursing homes/long-term care facilities. Evaluation showed (1) increased faculty knowledge and attitudes toward aging; (2) curriculum emphasis on gerontological nursing; and (3) increased student knowledge of aging and interest in working with elderly…

Journal writing lets teachers explore their practice, document classroom life, and reflect on experiences. Journals help develop understanding and insights which enrich professional judgment. The teacher's spirit of inquiry creates school culture. Self-view and creativity are crucial to teaching and must not be lost during educational development.…

Examines the five Ws--why, when, where, what, and who--in an effort to help child care center directors design a successful staff meeting strategy. (BB)