Survey findings confirm that AECT members are sensitive to the need for continuing education in the rapidly developing field of educational technology. Preferred topics and methods of study (workshop, correspondence, publication, article) were explored. (Author/STS)

The nursing unit and the staff development unit must work together, the nursing unit determining the need for education and its content, and the staff development unit providing the effective educational methods. (EB)

Outlines in brief the various systems and programs for continuing professional education for Soviet physicians. (JB)

Librarians have a special need for continuous education because their period of formal training is relatively brief and frequently stresses range or generalism rather than depth or specialization. (11 references) (NH)

A preconference survey of collegiate schools of nursing and the unresolved issues discussed during the conference reveal that nursing is lagging behind in the field of continuing education. (PT)

Briefly described is a continuing education program in Wisconsin in which nurses may telephone a number and then listen to any of nearly 200 tapes dealing with a variety of aspects of their profession. (LS)

Discusses the relationship between continuing education in the field of library science and traditional modes of library education, and considers the role of the Continuing Library Education Network and Exchange (CLENE) in developing a national voluntary recognition system for continuing library education accomplishments. (FM)

Nine brief onsite educational sessions of 10-20 minutes each trained nurses in pain management techniques. Participants recognized the value of brief presentations, but wanted more time to learn the material. The content was made available on disk for further study. (SK)

Adopting a theoretical framework throughout the clinical practice guideline (CPG) process (development, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation) can be useful in systematically identifying, addressing, and explaining behavioral influences impacting CPG uptake and effectiveness. This article argues that using a theoretical framework should…

Individuals with a cancer-predisposing genetic trait have a lifetime risk to develop cancer approaching 100 percent, and cancer often strikes early in age, before standard recommended cancer screening begins. Identifying hereditary cancer predisposition through genetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA) allows for intensified measures to prevent…

Teaching adults is a specialist area. Current education policy defines adult learners as those over 19. However these days if one teaches in some parts of the further education sector one may find teaching students from age 14 upwards. Adult learners may be studying to improve their skills and qualifications for work, or to progress to further…

"Curriculum for Excellence" sets a rightly-ambitious agenda for reform in Scottish education. The Teachers' Agreement established conditions and processes which are intended to enhance individual teachers' professional skills, knowledge and attributes, and provide a context for them to be able to perform to the highest level. The…

Traditionally, expertise theories have focused on skills acquisition with little regard for the domain or contextual factors affecting expertise development and retention. Because the development, retention, and recruiting of individuals with expertise is critical to organizational success, it is essential that HRD professionals understand the…