Many studies have been conducted on the internationalization of higher education. Yet little is known about institutional plans for internationalization. This article presents the results of a study conducted with the American Council on Education's Center for International Initiatives on the types, prevalence, development, implementation, and…

With the dissemination of its Innovation Strategy in 2002, the Canadian government further solidified its commitment to a knowledge-based national competitiveness strategy. Through the unfolding of a multi-million dollar Workplace Skills Strategy (WSS) agency, and the launch of two research agencies, the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and…

This article highlights key online teacher professional development (oTPD) areas in need of research based on a review of current oTPD research conducted in conjunction with an oTPD conference held at Harvard University in fall 2005. The literature review of this field documents much work that is anecdotal, describing professional development…

The professional accreditation agencies are making demands for assessment of student learning. These demands are not expected to lessen in the near future. The accreditation agencies are suggesting that educators should shift their focus from what faculty teach to what students learn. The authors show the development and implementation of an…

Team teaching, which provides added professionalism, increased teaching skill and specialization, and individualized learning, can be incorporated into schools by developing a firm philosophical rationale and commitment and by proceeding with sound planning and action. This involves considering the need for the understanding and support of the…

Both employees and their organizations need career development programs. An effective career development process has three interrelated phases: assessment, transition or individual development, and integration. (Author/IRT)

An administrator describes one London school's experiences in establishing a support service for mainstreamed students. She notes ways to avoid problems with communications, priority questions of supporting the staff or serving the students, staff relationships, the use of link teachers, and preparation to help teachers acquire consultant skills.…

The author states that he will review what we had in mind early in 1965 when we took the first steps that led to the formation of the Commission, summarize where the Commission came out, and compare their recommendations with the state of Public Television four years later." (Author/AK)

The author suggests a program (including uses of radio, television, and print media) for making the formal educational system in India more responsive to the concept of continuous learning. (LY)

Describes the growth of groups and organizations in the Netherlands that focus on needs of Third World countries. Points out agencies and groups active in development education. (RH)

Describes the start-up of the new California State University Channel Islands, including financial-, facilities-, and staffing-related challenges. (EV)