This paper presents models of faculty compensation for teaching and development of asynchronous learning (ALN) courses. Faculty members' concerns include teaching workload, course development effort, and ownership of intellectual property associated with ALN teaching. The models presented show that the system for adjusting faculty compensation for…

To cope with dramatically increasing problematic behaviors among primary and secondary school students in Japan, training for counseling skills is considered one of the most important areas in current teacher education. The authors have developed on a DVD (Digital Video Disc) a prototype of counseling materials to assist both in the training of…

Argues for the development of group intervention techniques to improve the efficacy of course teams in the preparation of distance education materials, reviews recent commentaries on course teams and discusses related issues, and conludes with recommendations to enrich the quality of course team life and output. (Author/EAO)

A program initiated by a garment company and carried out in cooperation with a board of education focused on conversational skills and industry jargon as well as problem-solving language. The program's development is described, including an evaluation and suggestions by a company manager. (MSE)

A course developed by a college in conjunction with a major union focused entirely on English as a means of becoming more active in the union, understanding the collective bargaining agreement, and defending union member rights. Program development, material development, and teaching methods are discussed. (MSE)

Describes the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC), made up of universities, colleges, and the state department of education, which offers assistance in equipment procurement, courseware development, and inservice training in the use of computers in education. (Author/JM)

Reviews the three-stage participative process used to create and test resources for Adult Basic Education (ABE) staff development in North Carolina. Introduces the 1980 State plan for ABE and its objectives. Describes workshops for program directors and instructors which resulted in staff development handbooks. Explains the evaluation process.…

A group of academic staff at the Open University with little computer experience developed a computer program for instruction. Reasons for its inclusion in the course, procedures for its adoption, and initial evaluation are described. The course was one in research methods in education and the social sciences. (MSE)

Supports a national core curriculum for Canadian public schools which incorporates attitudes and values consistent with the economic, cultural, and social well-being of the country. Notes needs for materials development and selection, student evaluation methods and leadership, and lists seven concerns regarding a national curriculum. (SB)

Briefly reviews the development of microcomputers and their impact on education. Future applications in the classroom are discussed as well as techniques to evaluate the effect of using microcomputer systems. (BK)

Discusses why and how language laboratories are used in Japan to develop aural perception and comprehension and oral production in English. Presents some practical suggestions for the preparation of relevant teaching materials. (PMJ)

The paper provides a framework for converting academic subject matter into structured activities for students that provide intellectual excitement. The article includes an example of a workshop and worksheet which yields six principles for designing such activities. (SB)

Discusses the need to foster foreign language and international studies in the United States, with emphasis on research, curriculum and materials development, and teacher education. Recommendations are made regarding new legislation, priorities in existing legislation, and activities requiring the cooperation and organization of the foreign…

Describes a resume portfolio (from California's Cooperative Office Occupations Program) for students to prepare and update through college and in future job interviews. Portfolio contents include a photograph, cover letter, the resume (statistical or prose style), samples of typing work, and copies of certificates, awards, and commendations. (MF)

Discusses the potential for growth in foreign language enrollments in community colleges. Some community college and higher education enrollment statistics for Illinois are provided. (RM)