Discusses books that are out of print (OP) and out of stock indefinitely (OSI) from the perspectives of librarians, vendors, and publishers. Highlights include reprints; paperbacks versus hardcovers; differences between publishers' marketing practices and libraries' selection, acquisition, and ordering procedures; and education for librarians to…

Describes the role of the Wilmington (Delaware) local of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in desegregating the state's school system. AFT leaders were instrumental in integrating teacher professional development sessions in 1945. (FMW)

Provides an overview of personal and situational influences on health professionals' participation in systematic learning activities that reflect gaps between learner's current and desired proficiencies. Concludes with suggestions for planning, conducting, and assessing effective learning activities. (JOW)

Describes the development and use of a policy model and algorithm for allocating continuing education (CE) resources in a large national health system. The algorithm uses a two-factor model, basing facility CE allocations on the amount of CE need and price differences in accessing CE sources. (Author/JOW)

Two surveys of 120 North American medical schools obtained 63 responses in 1986 and 58 in 1988, finding that the number and types of continuing medical education (CME) programs, enrollments, and fees increased; self-study offerings increased; and documentation of resource allocation and the cost effectiveness of various CME methods assumed greater…

This article describes the teaching approach used in a one-week program evaluation course at the Minnesota Extension Summer School. Workshop participants, graduate level adult educators, gain practice in "utilization-focused evaluation" through assignments involving interviewing and evaluation of other participants. (IAH)

Briefly summarizes the conclusions of and provides citations to eight dissertations in which the research supported the finding that more and more varied continuing education opportunities need to be provided for teacher librarians in order for them to pursue their own professional growth. (CLB)

Explores the use of technology by independent continuing education providers, universities, and business/industry continuing education in terms of learners, time frame, pressures/challenges, environments, and costs. (SK)

A study of paramedics revealed the following modes of informal learning: during task performance, from performance mistakes, through reflection while documenting performance, and from the experience of others. Routine and nonroutine partnerships played an important part. (SK)

Practical Geriatrics, 10 continuing medical education programs, combine lecture, role models on videotape, problem-based learning, and commitment for change. Tests with four groups of community practitioners (n=83) demonstrated the program's effectiveness in inducing change and sparking participant enthusiasm. (SK)

In a model for training physicians in management, a privately funded program has a physician-fellow working in a community-based private practice to produce compensation for work done and fund academic training. Institutions can thus use clinical income to expand management training within contexts of existing academic missions and patient care…

Physicians were asked to commit through learning contracts to pre/posttests, seminar attendance, and follow-up tests and surveys in a continuing medical education program on various new treatments. Results indicated lasting gains in knowledge and behavior changes in patient care. (SK)

Provides an overview of the National Technological University (Colorado) and its mission to serve the educational needs of graduate engineers and technical professionals and managers, develop telecommunications technologies for instructional programs at employment locations, and provide a satellite network for national and international links for…

The design and implementation of Pennsylvania State University's training program in research administration is described. The program combines existing, commercially available computer training modules with in-house expertise to provide affordable training to support staff involved in grant and contract administration. (Author/MSE)

Reviews activities of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) during 1993, including strategic planning for the future; a professional development seminar in distance education; an expanded publications program; key discussion topics; and work with other organizations to promote the use of instructional technology.…