This case study describes the evolution of a center of pedagogy in El Paso, Texas, to prepare teachers in and for exemplary schools, sustain dialogue among partners, pursue the center's agenda, and critique and revise the undertaking. The paper provides a historical context, examining the role of state public policy and outside grant funding and…

This document provides feedback on the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) consultation (questionnaire responses about professional development in higher education) and invites higher education institutions to apply for special funding to support the development and implementation of human resource strategies. Responses to the…

In 1994, the Carnegie Corporation released "Starting Points: Meeting the Needs of Our Youngest Children," which called for an action agenda to promote responsible parenthood, guarantee quality child care choices, ensure good health and protection, and mobilize communities to support young children and families. In 1996, the Carnegie…

This book examines the issue of partnerships in order to help the school community develop meaningful cooperative relationships that foster effective education. After the introduction in the first chapter, the second chapter explores current educational challenges and their impact on the changing roles of school community members. It deals with…

The development, evaluation and underlying rationale of a two-day course on explaining and lecturing is described. It is argued that since lecturing is the major method of teaching in universities it is important to help lecturers improve their technique and make them aware of their strengths and weaknesses. (Author/MLW)

Discusses Low Cost Learning (LCL), an instructional system that maximizes available resources while minimizing cost per pupil, and its use in primary education in Southeast Asia. Short descriptions of LCL programs in the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Liberia are provided. (JJD)

Ganado Primary School located on the Navajo Reservation--in its attempt to decrease absenteeism--has formulated and implemented an attendance improvement plan which has provided encouraging results show positive implications for its adaptation into similar programing in other schools. (ERB)

Ongoing program evaluation is examined as an evolutionary process in which the form of evaluation changes in response to the questions to be addressed. As programs evolve over time, so should the evaluation designs. The concept is illustrated with two examples from a large school district in Florida. (Author/CM)

Explains changes in programs, policies, and procedures in the Science Education Directorate. Considers administration, effects of reorganization of institutional support and curriculum development programs (including changes in peer/staff review procedures), and new administration's conception of its mission, relationship to groups making demands…

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) sponsored a project to promote/support practical conservation programs in developing countries. Descriptions of project activities are provided. These include production of locally based audiovisual materials, providing comprehensive…

Presents four reports related to population/development. These include: (1) organizational strategies/problems related to integrated programs; (2) a realistic approach for improving status of women; (3) a World Health Organization viewpoint of women's role in health; and (4) ways to maximize the effectiveness of information, education, and…

Institutionalization of experiential learning can be enhanced by an administrative office that serves individual programs without limiting the autonomy and initiative of faculty and academic departments. Some critical factors in the federation of field-based learning programs at San Francisco State are highlighted. (MLW)

The article describes the origin, philosophy, planning, and evaluation of the Grundy, Illinois, alternative school program which enables secondary students to talk about their emotional and behavior problems during healthful group walks. (MC)

The process of instituting professional/vocational development programs for faculty, administrators, and general staff at the Australian National University is described, with emphasis on fitting the development programs and policy to the nature and objectives of the university. (MSE)

The School District of Philadelphia, through federal grants, has developed and provided several nutrition education programs for its schools. Programs concern: (1) a multimedia participation unit that motivates interest in nutrition; (2) parent involvement; (3) staff development; (4) workshops; (5) a nutrition newsletter; and (6) a nutrition…