Describes 35 items thought to be useful to academic librarians in evaluating and improving the role of curriculum libraries in the preparation and continuing education of teachers. Items listed are monographs, journal articles, and ERIC documents from the mid-1950s through the 1980s that include reviews of the literature and reports on research,…

Presents a sample of replies to a call for materials on library policies concerning professional development and professional continuing education. Included is a summary of the results of a survey of 50 libraries that was conducted by the South Central Research Library Council in upstate New York to obtain information on continuing education…

A forum of five articles discusses the lack of new master of library science (MLS) degree holders being educated to support the potential of library automation, and the resultant hiring of non-librarians to cope with technical details. Suggestions for developing managerial competence in the automation area through education initiatives are…

Describes an analysis of the involvement of faculty in library and information studies education in the Special Libraries Association (SLA) over the past five years. The activity of faculty in SLA is compared to the activities of SLA members in library schools, and the proper role of faculty in professional associations is discussed. (seven…

Theory and practice in continuing medical education and continuing professional education are considered as they may help inform undergraduate medical education. Five approaches are considered: social learning theory; how physicians learn and change; competence in business and practice; how professionals learn in practice; and…

An industrialist looks at the arguments for cooperation between industry and higher education in the area of professional continuing education, extracts some basic assumptions about responsibility and capacity for providing such education, reexamines them based on experience, and makes recommendations for action by education, industry,…

Invitations to 90 family physicians in Alberta elicited 56 participants in HIV infection management instruction. Based on continuing education research, the program targeted physicians known to have HIV patients, combined large group and one-on-one situations, and provided preceptored clinical experience. (SK)

A curriculum development project in a school of social work had three goals: (1) infuse gerontological content into undergraduate curriculum; (2) create a specialized stream at the graduate level; and (3) develop a postprofessional certificate program to prepare practitioners as experts in gerontological social work. (SK)

A study of 135 published articles describing continuing medical education programs and program evaluation was undertaken to review the state of the literature between 1984 and 1988. Results suggest that research in the field of continuing medical education is expanding and that programs have an impact on physician performance. (JOW)

Summarizes current efforts to promote faculty and staff development in the nation's community colleges by describing a range of strategies from simple, one-purpose publications to multiyear consortia efforts. Provides brief descriptions of specific projects to meet faculty needs and improve instruction. (MAB)

A review of current curricula in United States medical schools indicates a continued need for more adequate instruction of clinical nutrition to physicians in training and in practice. A major problem is failure to provide patient-oriented, case-related teaching in clinical years to all clinical clerks. (Author/MSE)

Presents 11 articles on credentialing the health education professions. The articles provide a synopsis of the history and key events of the credentialing process; document its progress; examine concerns; and inform the health education community about the character, distribution, and aptitude of the current Certified Health Education Specialists…

Professional development is displacing personal development as the economic model of education takes hold. Traditional adult education is marginalized by funding policies, and programing is narrowing in focus. (SK)

Examines the role of higher education in lifelong learning, drawing on current research and theory. While the literature emphasizes continuing professional education, it inadequately addresses how the sequence and character of initial and continuing education contribute to lifelong learning. Research should explore changing demand for lifelong…

A study of 16 British adult educators and trainers who undertook National Vocational Qualifications in learning development and human-resource management showed that participants and their organizations derived benefits and improved the flexibility of teaching practice. Language of the standards and their exchange use and value remain problematic.…