The history of the present system of dental education in the United States shows that progressive developments spearheaded the gradual shift in focus from that of training professional technicians to one of educating learned professionals. Curriculum changes and trends are described. (Author/MLW)

The author examines the role of teacher education programs and state certification agencies in determining who is academically and emotionally qualified to teach. He discusses some changes in education and certification practices which could improve the quality of teachers entering the profession. (Author/SJL)

Many states have limitations on the number of times a student may retake the bar exams, but a variety of preparatory techniques can increase chances of success: hypnosis, reduction of test anxiety, better studying techniques. (Journal availability: 1155 E. 60th St., Chicago, IL 60637, $1.00.) (MSE)

Since 1970 the CPA Law Exam has been heavily weighted in a few of the 14 content areas, raising the question of whether or not there are too many legal areas for which the student is held responsible. (Journal availability: Fred B. Rothman & Co., 10368 W. Centennial Road, Littleton, CO 80123, $4.00.) (MSE)

Discusses five aspects of English teacher preparation that need to be improved: (1) teacher certification requirements; (2) understanding by college professors of the realities of teaching English at the secondary level; (3) cooperation; (4) involvement by English professors in their students' student teaching experience; (5) screening of…

Based on a literature review, reasons for physician participation in traditional continuing medical education programs are categorized as: professionalism, an interest in topics, a means of validating or modifying prior learning, a means to attain a learning objective, and a change of pace. Inner motivation is seen as a more important reason than…

This article presents information on the new career alternative of art therapy: a definition of the field, types of training necessary, registration as an art therapist, and the job market. It is part of a theme issue on art therapy. (SJL)

Results suggest that taped lectures presenting facts about effects of school experience upon counselor preparation and certification might be effective in bringing about change. Keeping listeners from declaring their position on the question prior to hearing the information might improve results. (Author)

Explores four questions: What is child day care? Is day day-care regulation sufficiently different from 24-hour care licensing to require a whole new statutory base? Is facility licensure the most appropriate regulatory safeguard for all categories of day care? What other regulatory safeguards are needed? (Author/DB)

To validate the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute examinations to be used to select vocational instructors in Georgia, a random sample of teachers by occupation and race was tested. Test results were compared to national norms; local norms and a method for determining cut-off scores were developed. (SK)

Describes educational developments and changes in health sciences librarianship, and discusses issues presented at the Allerton Conference on Education for Health Sciences Librarianship in April 1979. Conference objectives and proceedings are described, as well as the activities of discussion groups. Ten references are provided. (Author/BK)

It is concluded that effective development of special education personnel depends on a consistent approach to certification classification and funding within each state, and that coupled with this is the need to identify critical teaching competencies which correspond to various certification categories. (DLS)

Defining "high risk" and "adventure" programs, this article discusses the more prominent issues of the controversy surrounding the growing demand for certification of adventure education program leaders. (Author/SB)

The article focuses on what the authors envision as ideal and likely regarding the next 5 years of teacher education's involvement with exceptional children. (CL)

Three hundred and seventy-five Pennsylvania secondary public school business education teachers assessed the following five components needed for permanent certification in Pennsylvania as they related to their classroom duties and responsibilities: Baccalaureate degree, approved program of study, degree-granting institution recommendations,…