The need for social work professionals to remain current is addressed. The study, using a panel of 121 social workers and others, achieved a level of consensus relative to theories, methodologies, and content areas and then projected a functional model useful for intermediate and long-range program planning. (Author/MLW)

A study was conducted to test the criterion validity of a set of written patient management problems (PMPs) through a comparison of pharmacist performance on the PMPs and performance in the practice setting. The PMPs were replicated in the practice setting by actors. Inconsistencies between PMP performance and practice performance were noted.…

Faced with the possibility of mandatory continuing education laws, educators can learn from the mistakes and successes of other professions. Teachers and administrators must take a leadership role in planning and participating in continuing education programs throughout their professional careers. (Author/MLF)

The design and testing of a simulation of the planning evaluation process for use in training is presented and its use in a five-day professional workshop is described. Comments are made on this trial run and on the task of evaluation training in general. (MH)

A continuing medical education program is discussed that addresses chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and that links primary care physicians to a source of needed clinical knowledge at a relatively low cost. The educational methods, evaluation design, diagnosis of educational needs, selection of program content and behavioral outcomes are…

The profession of pharmacy is not yet prepared to certify mid-career competence with valid and reliable methods of performance assessment. Rather than forcing reliance on current cognitive assessment measures, professional and public attention and support should be directed to the development of higher-order performance assessment instruments.…

The use of TeleNet, a two-way telephonic communication system, by the University of Illinois and the Illinois Cooperative Extension Service is described. The TeleNet system, veterinary use of TeleNet, participant evaluations, and the importance of the speaker in making the meeting work effectively are discussed. (MLW)

Adult learners are a lucrative market but little has been said about the adverse impact of higher education on the lifelong learner. Misrepresenting education's benefits, making continuing professional education obligatory, and co-opting learning are areas in which adult learning may be adversely affected. (Author/JMD)

The Sex Equality in Guidance Opportunities (SEGO) Project is a national training program designed to disseminate new information and concepts concerning sex equality in education to counselors, teachers, and administrators through workshops and technical assistance products. The project and its resource materials are discussed in the article.…

Directions for dental education are examined, with reference made to a number of recent background papers and an Institute of Medicine report on dental education in the United States. Greater integration with other health sciences, development of dental faculty teaching skills, and greater use of apprenticeships and continuing education are…

Studied mid-level administrators to ascertain the importance of particular management skills and administrators' self-perceived need for further development of these skills. Personnel management and leadership skills were rated the most important, yet respondents expressed a need for further development only in the area of fiscal management,…

States that community colleges serve their communities through programs that make available lifelong learning opportunities, continuing education, and training for local and global industries. Presents a list of citations and abstracts for ERIC documents and journal articles that address the theme of planning noncredit programs and services in…

Examines the concept of professional development for librarians. Topics include lifelong learning; continuing education to learn new techniques and to develop special skills; conferences, workshops, institutes, and seminars; transfer of training; adult learning; and an example of an institute for professional development. (LRW)

Argues that conference attendees must approach their training with preplanning and flexibility in order to maximize the experience. Presents guidelines for successful conference attendance, including fitting the conference into a personal training plan, anticipating conference offerings, minimizing registration problems, planning attendance…

Presents the Readiness, Planning, Training, Implementation and Maintenance Model (RPTIM) for staff development. The results of a survey of staff developers that examined the appropriateness of the RPTIM model to academic and research library settings, and the extent to which existing staff development programs meet needed criteria, are discussed.…