Current philosophies of facilitation in experiential education can alienate women and minority groups. Identifies four "methods traps" that prevent a methods approach from achieving a more equitable education. Reexamines Kurt Hahn's philosophies of service and self-reliance in light of racial and cultural sensitivities. Includes…

Traces the creation and development of the Southeastern Regional Professional Development Center (Ohio), and examines accomplishments and challenges in interdistrict collaboration on staff development. Center strengths include rural location and culture, attitudes supporting sharing and interdependence, collaboration with higher education, local…

Explains a professional development model that is informed both by constructivist and sociocultural theory. Focuses on professional development, personal development, and social development. Contains 26 references. (DDR)

Details a collaborative reform effort between a school district and a university that includes an elementary teacher preparation program with an emphasis on science, mathematics, and technology. Contains 48 references. (DDR)

Examined two British mentors' conceptions of their role and their views about what had influenced those conceptions. Also investigated the mentors' pedagogical practice and looked at how three student teachers responded to their mentoring experiences with the two mentors. Data from interviews with the mentors and students indicated that many…

Describes the collaboration between Augustana College (South Dakota) and a local K-12 school district in developing a master's degree program in education that meets teachers' needs for professional development, while providing both practical and theoretical approaches to the use of technology in the classroom. (VWC)

Reports on a two-year study of an online program for teacher professional development. Survey data from twenty-six online students and in-depth case studies of four students, revealed five dimensions that contribute to effective online learning: relevant and challenging assignments; coordinated learning environments; adequate and timely feedback…

Presents a graduate course targeting the improvement of teaching and learning with regard to professional development. Argues that practicing teachers need opportunities to interact with one another and other individuals in the research community. Examines how private research and development works. (Contains 23 references.) (YDS)

Traces the development of global studies in Arkansas from conception to institutionalization. Focuses on the dilemmas of textbook adoption and teacher licensure, teacher preparation, and support from the Arkansas International Committee, University of Arkansas at Monticello, and Southern Arkansas University. Addresses the role of Bill and Hillary…

Discusses eight principles for creating a democratic classroom that were promoted at the Institute on Democratic Education and Exchange for middle school teachers held in Hungary. Discusses the implications of using more democratic methods and suggests activities for applying democratic practices to the middle school classroom. (CMK)

Rather than burdening administrators, educators are discovering that a well-designed evaluation system can effectively merge professional development with quality assurance in teacher evaluation. New participatory evaluation approaches include differentiated systems, multiyear cycles, and active teacher roles (via portfolios, professional…

Discusses technology-based change in education and presents a framework to measure changes in the process and structure of education. Considers advances in computers; curriculum development; corporate issues, including management, decision-making, and structures of schools; connectivity, including networked communication; and competence, including…

Considers the benefits of employee retention and performance improvement in high technology, new economy companies. Discusses attracting and retaining top talent in information technology companies; targeted recruiting and hiring; employee achievement; learning and professional growth; recognition; nurturing careers; team collaboration; the TALENT…

To implement its mission of increasing participation in fishing and boating and the stewardship of related resources, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation solicited input from 11 experts in related fields. They identified 10 principles for education programs and recommended best practices in four educational areas: program planning,…

Explores the use of a multimedia program on assessment strategies within a preservice teacher mathematics method unit and investigates the extent of transfer to classroom practice. Indicates that all students used a variety of assessment strategies and according to the beliefs of the students themselves, were influenced in their use of strategies…