Outlines a descriptive (not prescriptive) approach for the creation of a literature-based reading curriculum. Describes the 4 steps (behaving with basals, redefining reading, revving up for reading, and letting literature loose) that took the author 14 years of teaching to complete. Argues that literature-based reading programs are fun, enjoyable,…

Highlighted are the philosophy and content of a packet of materials developed for teachers' needs for professional development. The four stages include generating anecdotes, reaching for issues, refining the issues, and classroom action. (KR)

Eight papers discuss research into career progression in teaching. Topics include: teachers' satisfaction and stress, historical research on teachers, English primary teachers' careers, studying teachers' knowledge using collaborative autobiography, methodological issues in analyzing teacher career path data, attitude and perceptual change in…

Still hard at work, the Holmes Group is forming networks across the nation, framing a common discourse, and pursuing a new vision of teaching through school-university collaboration and professional development. (Author/TE)

The Jefferson County (Kentucky) Public Schools have a long-term plan for "inventing" schools that will offer excellent programs for students, induct new faculty members, and serve as "exemplars of practice." (Author/TE)

Reports on the Third International Social Studies Conference held in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1994. Asserts that problems facing U.S. social studies, such as multiculturalism and individual rights, are not as important as development issues for African nations. (CFR)

Describes "Nurse as Counsellor," a counseling course designed at the University of Windsor for registered nurses. An experiential learning model was applied to the course design, and an example of one student's experience is presented. This experiential model could be applied to counselor education in any professional discipline. (LKS)

College and university advancement managers offer these keys to motivating employees: open communication, acknowledgement of management style, team building, encouragement of innovation, spreading opportunities broadly, promoting personal growth, creating reward systems, evaluating fairly, and strong leadership. (MSE)

Asserts that the future of music supervision affects every music teacher's professional life. Presents a series of suggestions for music supervisors from six music educators. Includes a chart with recommended qualifications for district-level music supervisors. (CFR)

The Southeastern Institute for Faculty Training model for preparing interdisciplinary teams of higher education faculty to provide leadership in training in early intervention for young children with disabilities and their families is described. The model includes stakeholder support, leadership commitment, needs assessment, infusion of…

Describes establishment of a group at Washington University (Missouri) that encourages doctoral students to write for publication, focusing on the quality of the written work. Steps taken in starting group are detailed, internal review process is explained, evaluation of the first year is shared, and implications for other social work programs…

Presents a bibliography of 451 sources on education and training for librarianship and information work. Highlights include library and information science schools, departments, and courses; professional and paraprofessional qualifications; career development; continuing education; inservice training; role of associations and societies; related…

Discusses how teachers can learn to capitalize on the moment of understanding in students. Suggests the opening into young minds is ephemeral, and once the opportunity to answer or confirm or pursue a topic is lost, the opportunity is difficult or impossible to recapture. (ET)

Analyzes the experiences of a student teacher in a small, rural elementary school in northeastern Ohio. Discusses student teaching and stages of professional developmental growth: uncertainty/nervousness, acceptance/confirmation, autonomy, and affirmation. Addresses implications related to supervision and teacher training programs, specifically in…

Maintains that economic reasoning can be used to help students understand U.S. history. Provides a bibliographic essay of recommended print materials, videotape recordings, and computer-based materials for teachers and students. (CFR)