This paper discusses the recent origins and development of professional learning and especially preparation programmes for Scottish school principals. Scotland has adopted a "standards" based approach to continuing professional development and a Framework of Standards has emerged since 1998. A synthesis of the official reports and some…

A simulation model for use in library professional continuing education is described. (PF)

A review of the antecedents of the recent interest in social network analysis makes a case for using network information in mapping professional groups as part of the program planning process. Three major streams of theory and research have converged into a broad multidisciplinary approach to viewing social structure that is termed "network…

A study reviewed operator training programs at Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station to determine their interface with plant operations and to devise new ways of maintaining interest in requalification (requal) training. The operator training review committee that was formed to implement the review documented over 100 issues and concerns…

The first part of this report summarizes the accomplishments of the Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange (CLENE) from the start of the project in June 1975 through June 1976 relative to four project objectives: (1) creation of a permanent administrative structure for CLENE; (2) establishment of a dues and fees structure; (3)…

Preparing school leaders should not be a dispassionate, value-free journey that produces administrators who are technocrats with neither objective curiosity or passion. Lewis & Clark, a small liberal arts college near Portland, Oregon, initiated an administrative certification program in 1981. The curriculum of this program focuses on holistic…

A study examined the frequency and type of evaluation research methods used by human resource training consultants. A random sample of 106 human resource (HR) training consultants were surveyed and asked to respond to a series of questions concerning the evaluation practices they used in planning, implementing, and assessing communication training…

A project developed a content model for international project management training. It also compiled a bibliography of project management references, identified specific project management training needs based upon a survey of international sponsors and contractor personnel, and documented the training needs of international project managers. Data…

The Texas Academy of Family Physicians requires its members to fulfill continuing education requirements to remain in good standing in the academy. The continuing education program at the annual meeting is described. (Author/PG)

The saga of continuing education for psychologists in California has been turbulent, almost revolutionary. That continuing education is a great idea appears to be the consensus, but there is widespread objection to statutory control. The author traces the history of, and identifies major issues raised by, legislatively mandated continuing…

This is the second of a two-part report on continuing education, focusing on what universities and scientific and technical societies are doing to help scientists keep up to date. For Part 1, see the May 13, 1974 issue. (DT)

This is the fourth paper issued by the Medical Library Association dealing with the continuing education of health science librarians. The report documents change within health sciences librarianship within the past fifteen years by reviewing the literature of medical librarianship from the years 1970-1974. These sources were compared with three…

Summary of a Study of Welfare Responsibility and Relationships of Private and Public Agencies Conducted by the Saskatoon Welfare Council (1967).