This paper is a reflection, on the basis of empirical research conducted in Italy, on theoretical, methodological and systemic-organisational aspects linked to the recognition and validation of the prior learning acquired by adult learners or workers who decide to enrol at university at a later stage in their lives. The interest in this research…

A description is provided of the process used in developing a brief summative-evaluation instrument that was created for use at a large university in the Southwestern United States in its attempt to be more responsive to the changing climate of assessment and accountability that universities are facing today. Beginning with a conceptual systemic…

This publication is made available as a service to college personnel and others interested in approved teacher education programs in Texas colleges and universities. The first section lists college approved programs in alphabetical order by institution. In the second section a list of programs for areas of specialization are listed by institution…

The report of the External Program Review Team on Teacher Education to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education featured 23 recommendations for Oklahoma to become a leader in teacher education. The recommendations were grouped into five categories of concerns: program rigor, faculty resources, technology, interrelationships/leadership, and…

The Supplemental Instruction (SI) program of the University of Missouri-Kansas City addresses attrition by providing academic support in courses that are high risk for students. The program contains a number of innovative features, for example: high risk courses are identified instead of high risk students, and everyone in those courses is offered…