In an eight-month interdisciplinary seminar at the University of Dayton (Ohio), professional faculty members determined that ethical and religious issues should form an integral part of their research and teaching. Seminar activities, texts used, main points of discussion, and types of questions and research generated by participants are…

Examines two Australian national teacher professional development projects (the National Schools Network and the Innovative Links Between Schools and Universities project) to illustrate how award restructuring and school reform worked together to enable teachers to reclaim the political ground of teacher professionalism. Both projects promoted…

The science program at the University of Witwatersrand (South Africa) has entered into a resource-sharing agreement with a community college, which uses university materials and methods but provides its own staffing. To date, university students have outperformed community college students in all course components, suggesting a need for staff…

Four upper elementary teachers involved in Science, Technology and Society (STS) instruction through participation in a Leadership Institute in STS Education were examined for their views on teachers serving as models of responsible citizenship action. The teachers appeared to operate under the belief that teachers must practice what they preach…

Reviews the role of computer technology in promoting the education of children with special needs within regular classrooms, discussing: technologies for students with mild learning and behavioral disorders, speech and language disorders, hearing impairments, visual impairments, and severe physical disabilities. Examines barriers to effective…

A York University (Ontario) project in which four French second-language teachers paired with peers for observation of their classroom techniques and interactions is described. It is concluded that this form of extensive peer- and self-evaluation is a powerful tool for understanding the complexity of language teaching and learning. (Contains 14…

Workplace factors that affect teacher commitment include teacher autonomy and efficacy, participation, feedback, collaboration, learning opportunities, and resources. The paper details five strategies to help teachers enhance their personal level of commitment (being responsive, getting involved, seeking feedback, developing a plan to maximize…

Reviews the curriculum reform instituted at Ursuline College (Ohio) between 1973 and 1985. The new curriculum reflected changes in education and society, yet still maintained the school's character as a Christian liberal arts college devoted to women students. Offers the Ursuline experience as a model for other schools. (MJP)

The response to a study of institutional mission, faculty development, and curriculum revision in Catholic higher education focuses on the ten recommendations made for strengthening Catholic higher education and its institutions. Areas of urgency and weakness are identified. (MSE)

Discusses six books that give a range of perspectives on the issues of assessment and accountability, from the use of standardized reading tests to creating student and professional portfolios. States that these books will provide teachers with the knowledge to make sound assessment decisions and with practical suggestions to document student and…

In spring 1998, a total of 452 students in 49 selected classes and 44% of faculty at Johnson County Community College returned surveys assessing respondents' computer usage and future computer needs. Results indicate a trend toward greater utilization of computers in education. (Contains nine references.) (PGS)

Traces the evolution of the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Profession's teacher education program into a fifth-year extended internship model that culminates in a Masters degree in teaching. The program, developed cooperatively by university faculty and public school teachers and administrators, partners university faculty…

Describes a teachers' professional development seminar presented by Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Reports findings of a survey of 53 faculty participants of the seminar, along with recommendations on improving the seminar's format and content. Includes survey instrument. (NB)

Introduces and discusses a model of teaching and learning that can be used as a basis for building new types of educational infrastructure based upon the use of Web-based resources, peer group interaction and online tutoring. Discusses the special role that e-tutoring plays within online courses and outlines some of the implications of this…

Discusses ways in which faculty professional development can be altered in order to accommodate a changing economy, new technology, and an increasingly diverse student body at the community college. States that a quality faculty professional development program will build a world of faculty learners prepared to lead and guide the world of student…