This science framework is about connections. Each section draws on and contributes to those that precede and follow it. The framework opens with a discussion of the nature of science and the need for science educators to model the attributes of scientific investigation including objectivity, testability, and consistency. The framework also calls…

The 45 items included in this annotated bibliography address issues related to both the general attributes of successful interorganizational collaboration and the organizational preconditions that may foster effective collaboration between schools, institutions of higher education, and state education agencies as they interact in the professional…

The comments of 21 library professionals from academic and public libraries on principles of library administration are presented in this guide. The members of the Library Administration and Management middle management discussion group touch upon goal setting in management, getting to know new staff, interpersonal relationships between employee…

This position paper discusses: (1) the definition, rationale, and goals for social studies in the early childhood and elementary years; (2) developmental characteristics that should be considered in the planning of a social studies program; (3) basic research on elementary social studies; (4) the status of social studies in the elementary school;…

This document, one of more than 100 performance-based vocational teacher education modules, covers the following objectives as it prepares pre- and inservice teachers to develop an active personal philosophy of education: (1) after completing the required reading, demonstrate knowledge of the need for developing and maintaining a personal…

A project sought to develop a means of updating and retraining those required to comply with Britain's 1985 Building Regulations, which are substantially different from the previous ones in regard to procedures and technical content. The training needs analysis conducted indicated that the new training should be flexible and use practical and…

The Employer Specific Skills Training Program helps build the superior work force called for by the National Alliance of Business and other significant employer, union, government, and educational groups. Through a combination of state and federal funds, the New York State Department of Education has crafted a flexible and responsible program.…

A summary of the Select Seminar II for the development of innovative practically implemented teacher evaluation practices is provided in this report. Two central concerns are linking teacher evaluation to professional growth, and establishing collegial relationships. Discussion topics include: the relationship between teacher evaluation and…

An analysis of the department chair role to determine the extent of role ambiguity and role strain inherent in the job is the purpose of this report. Methodology is based on structured interviews with 56 department chairs in 9 high schools in one district and content analysis of written job descriptions. The findings identify six factors of role…

A sample of seven colleges was chosen for a study on the research activities of community college faculties in Ontario. Faculty (N=394 out of a possible 865) were asked to indicate how often they participated in 22 different research activities and how characteristic these activities were of their role as community college faculty. The primary…

The Indiana Teacher Quality and Professional Improvement Program was established in response to legislation passed in March 1985. The purpose of the law was to review the salary and reward structure for teachers and to identify and develop methods to confer honor and respect on teachers and their profession. The Teacher Quality Team of the Indiana…

The findings of a survey of attitude studies to determine the effect of students' attitudes on communication competence as they enter the work force and develop their careers are reported in this paper. The paper explains how attitude improvement is an effective management tool in controlling costly absenteeism, output, job productivity, work…

This report describes the origin, purposes, and operation of the North Carolina Leadership Institute for Principals. Initiated in July 1979 by the State Superintendent for Public Instruction and supported by state funds, the institute develops programs that blend theory into practice, concentrating mainly on the development of leadership,…

Effective professional development of teachers is a critical concern that must be viewed holistically, considering equally the needs of the jurisdiction, the school, and the individual. A review of recent literature suggests four distinct types of teacher development: preservice training, curriculum related inservice, jurisdictional issue related…

The University of Tennessee's management training and development efforts are described. The program is designed to improve the performance of academic and nonacademic department heads (middle managers) and includes an 8-day workshop called the Institute for Leadership Effectiveness. In addition to the attention given to the formation of networks,…