Describes a computer simulation of getting information for news stories by interviewing various sources that was presented at a journalism workshop on databases and software for journalism education. (HTH)

The author looks at learning theory and the elements of a training workshop that encourage involvement and lead to application so that organizational and participant needs are satisfied and results are achieved. The article covers structuring the workshop flow, designing exercises, creating insight, and using resources and evaluations. (CT)

Seven topic areas which may be variously combined to comprise a workshop in personal stress reduction are outlined. They include definitions and types of stress, life style planning, nutrition, exercise, networking/social support system, relaxation and other trophotropic interventions, and communication skills. Suggestions are included for…

Describes the author's self-fulfilling experiences in a storytelling workshop, and how she strives to give students the same discovery through stories. (HTH)

The article describes the process of planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive program for the use of microcomputers in the education of hearing impaired students. An appendix outlines a three session inservice training workshop on computer applications. (CL)

Highlights a workshop on techniques and problems in organizing neighborhood-based environmental programs. Actual projects developed and organizational concepts to teach youth as they learn to do environmental action are considered. The latter include selecting an issue and project, selecting a strategy or tactics for project implementation, and…

Describes the development and implementation of structured group programs concerning men's roles. Provides an outline of a workshop and reviews three examples of structured programing designed to help men become aware of their sex-role socialization and learn a new definition of manhood. (LLL)

Evaluated the effectiveness of beliefs- and skills-focused approaches to career counseling for 40 women who were dissatisfied with their current employment status. Workshops focused on career assertiveness, beliefs, a combination, or a nondirective approach. Results tended to support the value of both the beliefs and skills groups. (JAC)

Describes a study that evaluated the effectiveness of a one-day inservice workshop to assist teachers in using a new state curriculum guide. Results implied that a one-day workshop can be effective in stimulating the professional development of teachers and improving school practice. (NRJ)

In the spring of 1975, teachers in Lawrence, Kansas, approached the problem of inservice training in a new way by designing a districtwide media inservice day. (Author/ER)

The curriculum development in Catholic schools was the concern of a conference on the "Intercultural Dimension in Catholic Education" held in New York in 1975. The conference was intended to bring a unique Christian perspective to the building of group identity and a pluralistic society. (Author/RK)

Describes the difficulties of evaluating an inservice reading workshop and suggests a multiphased evaluation approach. (RB)

The 2002-2003 meetings of the Looking at Student Work project (LASW) represent a new phase of the project featuring new organizing principles and practices. Previous year's sessions were observed and documented by EDC/CCT research staff and by Center for Arts Education (CAE) staff. Because the 2002-2003 version of the project introduced new…

During the last 3 decades secondary education has become universal in most industrialized countries. Sub-Saharan African countries face special challenges to benefit from this international trend. The gap between these countries and the rest of the world in coverage, quality, and relevance of secondary education is widening. To address these…

"Understanding by Design Professional Development Workbook" extends the ideas presented in "Understanding by Design" (UbD) by focusing on professional development and the practical matters of curriculum design. The Workbook is a guide for "Understanding by Design" workshops and undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as further independent…