Describes a research-based part-time Master's degree program which recruited teams of practicing teachers. Research revealed that the nature of the team collaboration did not meet the program's expectations. Teachers' reflections and actions were predominately individualistic, due to constraints in the program itself and the culture of schools.…

This article presents and analyzes research on teacher education in Brazil, focusing on graduate programs and research centers, and journal articles by Brazilian authors. A history of Brazilian educational research is given, and conclusions and recommendations are presented. (Author/MT)

To pin down the appropriate parameters for graduate nursing education, the authors say we must explore the meanings of advanced generalist and specialist. They discuss the focus, scope, and depth of the community health major, psychiatric mental health nursing, nursing care of children, maternity nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and nursing…

The Holmes Group Report and the Carnegie Forum on Education and Economy Report offer an opportunity for teacher educators to work on long-held goals involving liberal arts education, teacher education candidates, college school cooperation, role definition of teacher educators, and teacher graduate education. (MT)

Examined the effects of a graduate program in education administration on women's career mobility, in a survey of 165 male and female students. Results showed women students are older and have less financial support, lower positions, and lower career goals, indicating the program does not promote equal opportunity. (JAC)

A study was conducted to determine whether cognitive style and learning style variables are predictive of success in a graduate allied health education program. The results indicated that there was no significant relationship between academic success and the cognitive style variables. (Author/CT)

Engineering and technical colleges (N=221) responded to a questionnaire concerning various aspects of their institution (such as faculty, enrollment, research expenditures, budget, and degrees awarded). Results are provided alphabetically by institution. (JN)

Describes Indiana University's experience in offering dual degree programs that link graduate library/information science courses with specific professions, including the process of creating such programs, the rationale, and examples of dual master's degree programs--musicology, history, science and technology, public affairs, journalism, and art…

Debates about the relationship of graduate and undergraduate social work education and the role of the bachelor's-level practitioner are reviewed. The history and implications of the growth of the National Association of Schools of Social Administration and its conflicts with graduate school interests are discussed. (MSE)

Describes a graduate "residence" program at Clemson University which is sponsored by the university and local industries. Advantages for graduate students (including increased levels of financial support and opportunities to gain significant industrial research experience), faculty, and sponsoring companies are outlined. Examples of these topics…

Describes a graduate level course on the philosophy and techniques of teaching chemical engineering. Course topics include lecturing methods, test construction and grading, homework assignments, laboratory instructional methods, and methods of individual tutoring. All topics were approached using a variety of instructional strategies. (JN)

Based on a sample of 145 graduate students in social work, results indicated that the Graduate Record Examination, as a primary basis for admission, is not a valid predictor of future performance in schools of social work. Moreover, its elimination does not produce a lower quality of student. (Author/BW)

These authors argue that evaluation in medical settings is best taught using experimental and quasi-experimental paradigms as a basic framework. Three types of health evaluation courses at the master's, doctoral, and professional doctoral levels at the University of Michigan that stress the crucial connection between evaluation and policy are…

Discusses the type of second language reading ability that should be required for an advanced degree. Describes some exercises from a German course in reading that are helpful for students attempting to acquire this ability. (EKN)

Purported graduate school applicants requested their faculty advisors to complete letter of recommendation forms. The forms had identical questions, but two were marked the same--either "confidential" or "nonconfidential"--and the other was oppositely marked. Significant differences in faculty responses were found, with…