Examines gender differences in graduate student perspectives on the culture of science in two biology and chemistry departments. Shows that although women have greater access to science, the culture of scientific enterprise continues to be based on the masculine ideals of 17th century England. (Contains 28 references.) (Author/NB)

Explains why content related to role acquisition and transition is critical in preparing advanced practice nurses. Recommends teaching strategies and timing and placement options for role content in graduate education. (Contains 26 references.) (SK)

Investigated how different strategies for grading online discussions influenced both the discussions and sense of classroom community in 18 graduate-level courses delivered at a distance. Found that there were significantly more discussions per student per week and higher levels of sense of community in courses where discussions were a graded…

Examines the revised Taxonomy Table as a tool for instructional improvement, describing what counts as improved instruction and discussing how the revised Taxonomy can assist in instructional improvement efforts. The paper asserts that by working within the framework of the revised Taxonomy, teachers can increase the alignment of objectives,…

Identifies the technical skills that are required in distance education graduate courses as identified by stakeholders. Highlights include an overview of online distance education; implementing new technology in distance education; learning on the Internet; and implications for graduate students in distance education courses. (LRW)

Discusses a case study in the learning and teaching of Zulu as an additional language. It involved the organic development of a mutually supportive relationship between two lecturers from separate disciplines who assumed multiple identities in order to more effectively collaborate in the revision and development of two graduate courses.…

Discusses key issues that will influence the future of graduate education in communication: the way a program defines communication; the type and extent of the roles played by professionals and scholars within the educational process; the extent to which the academy will continue to isolate itself from the outside world; and the oversupply of…

Interviews with 3 distance education administrators, 9 faculty, and 24 students who used the Iowa Communications Network for graduate study identified the following: need for well-articulated policy, value of financial incentives, benefits of institutional cooperation, importance of a student orientation program and faculty training, and use of…

A survey of 462 alumni of schools that require public administration students to complete an ethics course indicates that ethics education is having a positive influence on graduates but that other factors are also influential. The ethical environment of the program must also be taken into account. (JOW)

Interviewed experienced Australian graduate school examiners. Found clear trends with regard to criteria used; critical judgment points in the examination process; perceptions of their own role in the process; and the influence on examiners of previously published work, the views of the other examiners, and the level of perceived responsibility…

Examines the extent to which diversity courses are being required in student affairs graduate programs at the Master's degree level. Results revealed that 74% of the programs surveyed required a diversity course at the Master's degree level. Of the programs that did not have a diversity course requirement, 8% were in the process of instituting…

Surveyed directors of programs in postgraduate education in general dentistry (PGD) about critical issues facing their programs. Identified 12 themes: lack of postdoctoral applicants; student quality; professionalism and attitudes; number of postdoctoral positions; lack of funding; quality of facilities; special patient care; program curriculum;…

The authors present a model of student development that illuminates the process students undergo as they deal with gender issues in counselor training. The model is based on the foundational concepts of the Relational-Cultural Model. Methods of teaching are discussed to provide counselor educators with strategies for facilitating mutual growth…

Definitional journals (n=25) and concept maps (n=15) of adult education graduate students were analyzed. Identifying terms and linking them in concept maps helped students gain understanding of the field. Students tended to choose terms and design maps descriptive of others' conceptualizations, neglecting their own knowledge and experience.…

Explores the influence of student development and year-in-program on the improvement of affective/trait-based empathy and cognitive/skill-based empathy. Results revealed mixed findings on the relationship between cognitive development and empathy levels. (Contains 40 references.) (GCP)