Describes the operational tests of the two-way interactive cable television system using a firefighter training series administered to the Rockford (Illinois) fire department. Cognitive and affective measurement instruments described indicate a significant difference favoring two-way systems of in-service training programs. (JMF)

Maintains that the consent and support of the community college governing board is necessary for a successful effort towards becoming community-based. Suggests a program of trustee education through readings about innovations in the field, visitations to other community colleges, continuous study of the home college and feedback. (AYC)

The article reports current status of certification for family life educators at the State Department of Public Instruction level. The authors review accomplishments made during the past decade toward the establishment of criteria for preparation of family life educators and make suggestions for further development of guidelines and training…

Reports on classroom language and classroom management units intended for use by inservice science teachers. (CP)

A report on continuing education in engineering and mathematics at UCLA and the extent to which computer applications are dominating the scene. (BB)

Describes a course designed to improve the instruction of teaching assistants (TA's) in physics laboratories. (SL)

An inservice course is described which was developed to teach selected emergency nursing personnel in Nebraska's six Emergency Health/Medical Services areas. The teaching approach was individualized so that the nurses could study only needed materials and work at their own pace as their schedules allowed. (MF)

Outlines five minicourses presented by the Rochester Institute of Technology for secondary school chemistry teachers which allow the participation of high school students along with their teachers. (SL)

Reports the teaching behaviors of instructors who (1) willfully and (2) under mandate adopted a new earth science syllabus. After a four year time span had elapsed, both groups exhibited similar behaviors. (CP)

Reviews a leadership development aerospace educators workshop held at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 22, 1977, and an introductory/advanced aerospace workshop held at Central Washington State College. (SL)

The updating and renewal of knowledge and skills are professional responsibilities of all school counselors. Unfortunately, while an ever-growing need for new knowledge and skills exists, there seem to be few organized efforts to meet these needs. This article describes a model that was designed to fill this void. (Author)

To obtain information on preferences of corporate training managers, effective training sources, and how training budgets are spent, 522 training managers were surveyed. Findings indicate that training managers consider postsecondary institutions a low priority as service providers. Data analysis has produced information on types of training…

Compares the attitudes of preservice and inservice social workers to a program of microtraining incorporating skills analysis and closed circuit television. It was found that while both groups were favorably disposed toward this form of training, the preservice students were significantly more positive in their reactions to the training…

Educators recognize the importance of staff development but funding such programs can be problematic. Securing school district commitment for professional growth opportunities depends on the following factors: (1) does the program address a recognized need? (2) is the program acceptable and comfortable? and (3) is it the right time to propose the…

The effects of peer interaction and incentive structures on achievement were measured by a criterion-reference test. Subjects were 106 bank employees who were taught to read the bank's annual report. Results indicated that peer interaction has a significant effect on learning. (CH)