Two research efforts focusing on the leadership role of the American school principal are discussed. (CK)

Suggests resources which can assist a teacher to take a long view" of current world problems. (RD)

Discusses the importance of teacher award and recognition programs in promoting business education. Describes specific national and regional business awards as well as general awards for which business education teachers could be nominated. (JOW)

Explores several crucial factors that may be involved in the high level of teachers' disenchantment with their work. Cites several approaches that teacher educators can use to help teachers cope with the pressures of teaching. (FL)

Reports a study to investigate instructor anxiety in teaching content which is likely to arouse strong reations in college students. Sixty instructors of psychology, personal adjustment, or family life constituted the sample. Almost all the interviewees reported anxiety; the most frequent source was in perceiving students as critical, powerful,…

Evaluated the use of a Multimodal Behavior Therapy (MBT) orientation in group counseling of aged subjects. MBT techniques centered on identifying problems of group members and defining how the problem affected the person. Results indicated that group-counseled aged subjects showed a significant reduction in reported problems. Includes…

Extols the virtues of going to summer conferences, which include the revitalization of a teacher's spirit. (RL)

The author discusses crisis periods in the career of a vocational agriculture instructor. He suggests ways to improve morale and resolve doubts, including setting priorities, taking time for family and leisure activities, and budgeting time. (SK)

Stress arises from the discrepancy between the teacher's needs, values, and expectations and the actual occupational rewards, job demands, and the capacity of the worker to meet these requirements. An inservice teacher workshop program for stress identification and management is outlined. (JMF)

Results provide qualified support for the multidimensional approach to life satisfaction and for the independence of each dimension. Problems with activity theory and attendent measures may be responsible for this qualification. (BEF)

Reviews several books by teachers recounting their experiences that are likely to instill a renewed sense of pride and dedication in discouraged teachers. (HTH)

Reports a study to examine coping strategies of college instructors confronted with the conflict between coverage and mastery of subject matter. Successful coping tends to be a result of the instructor's separation of goals and activities. An important theory becomes the structure of the course and topics are fit into its framework. (KC)

This article attempts to list and explain the steps a teacher goes through from the beginning to the final stages of burnout. It also suggests possible behavioral steps to avoid or remediate the symptoms. (Author)

Suggests that exercise, diet, voice lessons, or a new look might do more for teaching effectiveness than graduate courses in education. (CM)