States that faculty can become productive scholars and publish more by taking certain steps. Offers 12 strategies for faculty to follow, including believing in what one has to say, being a good time manager, setting aside time to write, holding oneself accountable to a partner, and sharing early drafts with colleagues. Contains 20 references. (VWC)

Describes one elementary school's experimental, inclusive, fifth-grade class that was team-taught by a special and a regular educator, focusing on: shared decision making, curriculum development, how the teachers changed, how the students grew, and the school support system (which included the teachers, the students, the principal, other faculty…

Technological advances drive academic libraries to offer faculty instruction on using the World Wide Web as a teaching tool. This article describes the development of a library/computing center collaborative program, discusses the benefits of collaboration, offers advice on constructing instructional Web sites, and provides an annotated…

Literature on research by language teachers is reviewed, and the relationship between teachers and research productivity is discussed, focusing on social aspects. Cultures of research in elementary/secondary and higher education are compared, traditional explanations of problems in the teacher/research relationship examined, and effects of working…

The standards movement seeks to bridge the gap between universities and schools, smoothing the transition for student teachers from novice to professional. The imposition of standards and close monitoring of learning outcomes potentially violates the affective bond between student and teacher and the teacher's commitment to education. Resolving…

Examines how computer use affects children's development, disparities between rich and poor, and how computers enhance learning, noting risks and benefits. Recommendations to improve computer access and use at home and school include: researchers must study the effects of extended computer use on child development, and parents should limit the…

Describes multiple delivery systems offered through Indiana State University to meet the need of distance students, including instructors from technical institutes who need to pursue additional degrees to move to community colleges. Discusses satellite, videotape, and Internet possibilities; interaction; assessment; faculty development; time…

Explores various tools that presenters utilize to set the stage for their presentations and enhance audience retention, focusing on similarities to successful theatrical presentations. The four tools include setting the stage prior to the program, using the set effectively, selecting and placing props carefully, and considering oneself the…

Describes a Delaware Technical and Community College certificate program, training K-12 faculty in computer-based competencies such as word processing, databases, e-mail, Internet usage, and development of online courses. Describes seven principles of good program design, the processes for program development, delivery modes, and indicators of…

This essay examines faculty development needs in light of the changing instructional environment at community colleges. Issues examined include diversity of prospective faculty members, changing student clientele and related needs, increased focus on learning communities and on learning outcomes, the changing role of faculty, and the impact of new…

Surveyed inservice physical educators to examine their backgrounds and understanding of multicultural education. Results indicated a need for: improved multicultural knowledge and experience, multicultural education training, attention to diversity in preservice education, and more opportunities to implement multicultural education information in…

Extended the application of student evaluations of college faculty by using them as the basis for staff development. Staff and student surveys examined each group's priorities for academic and course development. Significant differences were found between the two groups' perceptions. Collaborative student-staff groups developed booklets using…

Argues that if the Virginia Community College System rewarded its adjuncts with a few of the opportunities that are accorded to full-time employees--such as professional development activities--adjuncts would stay loyal to their institutions, experience more job satisfaction, and provide more effective instruction. (AUTH/NB)

Examines a school-university partnership which provides graduate-level mentoring and induction to beginning teachers. Data collected on teacher retention, participant reflections, school district evaluations, and ongoing collaborations suggest that beginning teachers have intensive support while earning a Master's Degree, the university gains…

To ensure equitable education, teachers' attitudes must be transformed. Teachers need time and opportunity for inquiry and reflection on biases that may affect practice. The paper discusses learning about cultural norms and equity in the context of content pedagogy and teacher leadership and professional collaboration. Two sidebars describe…