The establishment and dissolution of summer institutes in academic subject areas offers a clear example of the shift of philosophy during the decade of the 1960's from essentialism to reconstructionism." (Author)

The article is in French, with no translation provided. (RT)

The topics discussed, method of work and achievements of an annual seminar on library planning, included in the training course for educational planners organized by the International Institute for Educational Planning in Paris, are examined. (AB)

Reports on a training program for filmmaking at the Institut des Hautes Etudes Cinematographiques (IDHEC) near Paris. Covers a brief history of the school, course content, resources, faculty, and admissions procedures for the three-year study program. (PD)

Reports on the third annual Haystack Teacher/Crafts Institute, an intensive week-long session cosponsored by the Maine Art Education Association and the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. The intent of the workshop is to promote renewal among the participants in their dual roles as teachers and artists. (SJL)

Discusses a study undertaken to assess student evaluations of a behavior analyst program at Bowling Green State University. Analysis of survey data from students who had completed the program since 1973 indicates that students are generally very supportive of the program and that many of them continue to participate in the mental health field. (DB)

The activities of Project GREAT (Gifted Resources Education Action Team), a technical assistance service for gifted programs, are described. (CL)

Describes a problem-based course in developmental support communications sponsored by the Media Department of the British Council. Participants from developing nations learned to analyze problems in non-formal education, improve their decision-making, and plan, produce and evaluate materials for a specified audience. (Author/BD)

Describes the design, implementation, and evaluation of an 18-month new principal leadership development institute in Vermont. Offers recommendations for future professional development programs for beginning principals. (Contains 46 references.) (PKP)

Describes "A Global Approach to the Study of Religion" project which was developed to assist teachers in strengthening their undergraduate religious studies courses. States that the project includes two workshops, three summer institutes, and the creation of a sourcebook of methods for teaching religious studies courses. (SLM)

Examines ways to improve the potential transfer of knowledge, skills, and attitudes through professional development institutes. Discusses briefly the conceptual basis for transfer and presents specific ways to transfer theory into practice in the design of a two-week training institute offered to school principals at Vanderbilt University. (33…

A training institute to prepare nurses to serve as preceptors of undergraduate clinical experience was evaluated by focus groups of 6 preceptors, 13 students, and 2 nurse managers. Formal preceptorship training enhanced student learning and promoted positive relationships between nurse educators and practitioners. (SK)

The Leadership Institute for Active Aging, an approach to recruiting and retaining volunteers over 50, provides training focused on community resources, aging, self-worth, and volunteering and internships in community-based organizations involving health and social services. Exit interviews and program evaluations affirmed that the leadership…

An interdisciplinary geriatrics team training institute focused on cutting-edge health care themes had 30 participants. Qualitative and quantitative evaluation showed that participants sought specific, work-applicable insights; the focus on new approaches was critical; and careful attention to educational program marketing was needed. (SK)