Reviews the book, "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" (Jared Diamond). Examines the strengths of the book, focusing on its distinctive aspects, while also offering criticism. States that the final chapter is the most problematic part of Diamond's work. (CMK)

Describes two teacher educators' efforts to understand ownership in learner-centered programs. Participants were K-5 teachers in a collaborative master's program guided by constructivist theory. Data from weekly planning meetings, classroom observations and follow-ups with teachers, group discussions, and surveys helped researchers identify:…

Discusses the increasing proportion of foreign nationals on Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) modern languages courses across Britain, examining their national identity. Data from interviews with French, German, and Spanish nationals attending a PGCE course show that while talking about their teaching experiences, individuals sometimes…

Examined student financing of graduate education and first professional education in U.S. postsecondary institutions, with particular attention to student use of teaching and research assistantships. Data are from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. (SLD)

Presents and assesses a unique cocurricular training program for student personnel graduate students preparing to enter into higher education administration. The FACTS (Future Administrators Cultural Training Seminars) program was designed to supplement the students' classroom learning with practical insights into the nuances of working with…

Highlights ways for doctoral students to conduct an effective literature review. Discusses the problem formulation stage; conducting an effective literature review and the benefits of a literature review; an example of literature review material; and tips for writing a literature review. (AEF)

Described is a new university-industry collaboration designed to attack the scientific "pipeline" problem from a materials science perspective. Discussed are the results of a conference that sought to generate interest in graduate study in materials science among well-qualified undergraduates. (KR)

Examined the current status of ethnic faculty representation and hiring practices in counselor education programs. Results from chairpersons of 66 counselor education programs indicated that minority faculty members were underrepresented and hired at a slower rate than were nonminority faculty members. Results were mixed in terms of advancement…

Graduate education at predominantly White universities is a product of White cultural values. Colleges and universities seeking to increase cultural diversity must establish new channels of recruitment and commit themselves to changes in advisory relationships, curriculum requirements, and research training to retain Black students. (SK)

Argues that women in the composition field are often placed into separate "women's studies" departments and denied a meaningful voice in educational hierarchies. Suggests that some women who succeed do so by forgetting their backgrounds. Calls for a mentoring model in which teachers let graduate students advance as academics with their…

Discusses purpose and methods of the internship for university graduate students who are prospective school personnel, in which interns gain supervised experience and practical knowledge. Contends that in a successful internship, the intern, the educational institution, and the university are all beneficiaries of the program. Contains 7…

Biotechnology is defined, and its impact on pharmacy practice, the professional curriculum (clinical pharmacy, pharmacy administration, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutics, basic sciences, and continuing education), research in pharmacy schools, and graduate education are discussed. Resulting faculty, library, and research resource…

Describes results of a survey of libraries serving preservice and graduate level teacher education programs in rural New England, relative to general education and science education holdings. Finds serious deficiencies for both preservice and graduate student programs. Describes patterns of holdings and suggests implications for educators and…

Describes a two-semester beginning graduate practicum in counseling that integrates the development of external knowledge and skills with the development of the personal internal beliefs and attitudes of the counselor who is being trained. Claims this process ensures training counselors who are able to communicate skills in a personal and…

A capsule look at nursing scholarship is presented. The purpose of nursing research is to test, refine, and advance the knowledge on which rests improved education; clinical judgment, and cost-effective, safe, and ethical nursing care. The National Center for Nursing Research is discussed. (MLW)