An English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) professor and a history professor look at the design and evolution of an interdisciplinary curriculum linking classes in ESL and the humanities over the course of two semesters and discuss their collaboration and professional development. Students' evaluations of teaching and a retrospective survey of students…

Considers the development of the Holocaust Institute at Florida State University, addressing its subject content and various problems. Describes how the Institute enables teachers by providing direction and examples to integrate Holocaust material into their school curriculum. (CMK)

Interviewed graduates from two Professional Development Schools to determine the impact of that experience on subsequent teaching practices. Graduates reported that student teaching had the greatest impact because of the extended time and depth of experience in the classroom, the quality of mentoring they received, the connections they drew…

Describes elementary and secondary school projects in Victoria, Australia using telematics and interactive television. Provides an overview of telematics management and implementation and discusses lessons learned, professional communication, teaching materials, and future developments. Outlines programs enriching primary school science,…

Twenty urban Canadian community health and social workers received six hours of training in family-literacy development-strategies As a result, participants demonstrated a shift in attitudes about literacy, from skills-achievement to sociocultural perspectives on literacy-achievement, and included literacy events more frequently in their own…

Teachers in developing nations have low levels of education and lack access to professional development. An inservice teacher education program in Pakistan exposes teachers to current Western theories on teaching and learning to overcome the transmission style of teaching so widespread in the developing world. Graduates facilitate educational…

A major British research project found significant gains in elementary students' literacy and numeracy achievement in 14 of 16 classrooms where teachers worked on developing their own computer skills and instructional uses of computers. Factors contributing to successful professional development are identified, as well as necessary sources of…

Argues that if the Virginia Community College System rewarded its adjuncts with a few of the opportunities that are accorded to full-time employees--such as professional development activities--adjuncts would stay loyal to their institutions, experience more job satisfaction, and provide more effective instruction. (AUTH/NB)

Three features of the College/School Professional Network, an urban public college's Professional Development School (PDS) initiative, are: the Network uses resource, partnership, and professional development sites; full-time college faculty workloads are reconfigured to incorporate PDS work as part of the faculty's official job description…

Describes why school districts and universities should create professional-development school partnerships. Argues that besides increasing student and teacher learning, professional-development schools can improve education in schools and universities by reforming them both, taking on new roles and new work, reducing teacher-student ratios, and…

Examines findings from work the National Foundation for the Improvement of Education has conducted with schools and teachers' associations nationwide to suggest ways that Professional Development Schools could improve results for teachers in schools. The paper focuses on incorporating peer assistance, using teachers' associations as collaborators,…

Reform efforts require principals to build alliances with the community, legislators, and media. The U.S. Department of Education's New High Schools employ a common set of improvement strategies: innovative instruction, integrated technology, tailored professional development, community service, work-based learning, and strong community…

Addresses issues surrounding teaching, specifically how within higher education individuals, including librarians, gain the skills and confidence required. Suggests that developing as a teacher happens when teaching and learning are the subject of serious dicussion and inquiry among practitioners. Discusses specific objectives for the teaching…

Argues that all children have the right to a safe environment in which to learn, and the right to achieve their full human potential, no matter what their sexual orientation. Highlights needs of gay, lesbian, and bisexual students in schools. Examines challenges in personnel, curriculum, policies, and parental involvement facing…

Traces history of educating marginalized youth in Brazil and examines recent government efforts addressing this goal. Describes and analyzes three models of educating Brazilian "street children" (grassroots, activist state, and partnership between the two) using case studies. Advocates collaborative partnership between state and…