This paper outlines the important differences between continuing education in the United Kingdom compared with that in many European countries. In addition, the role of Cranfield Institute of Technology in the provision of continuing engineering education is outlined. (Author)

Discusses an article by Cyril O. Houle in which he provides a reference point for reflection and discussion of continuing professional education. Indicates that those who follow Houle in approaching the subject from a comprehensive perspective must be prepared to take issue with Houle's understanding of professionalism. (JOW)

Although middle-level school principals are essential to current school reform, their professional development is one of its most neglected aspects. Research, literature, and support in this area are scarce and poorly coordinated. This paper reports on research done to create a conceptual framework within which characteristics for effective…

Describes the continuing nursing education program provided by the Department of Nursing and Metropolitan College, both of St. Louis University, for registered nurses in the St. Louis area. Plans are being made for a regional program. (PT)

Obtaining institutional support from multiple hospitals requires new approaches to identifying needs, developing educational activities, and designing political strategies for implementation. (Author)

Procedures and tips for teachers for acquiring loans for continuing education are discussed. (DS)

Survey results from 302 of 400 Army engineers found that age, career stage, rank, years as an engineer, and educational preparation did not influence participation in civilian continuing education. The strong organizational culture of the Army tended to mandate continuing education and homogenize motivation. (SK)

Of 81 nurses attending continuing education lecture/discussions on osteoporosis, 63 completed pre/posttests. A significant increase in osteoporosis knowledge and more awareness of their own health were found. (SK)

Context-rich learning can be promoted by integrating mentoring relationships into continuing professional education. Mentors promote learning in and from the workplace, assist learners in receiving help, and provide developmental and psychological support. (JOW)

If continuing professional education is to make a difference and meet challenges, ethics and its place in professional life must be moved to the forefront. Educators should continually renew the ethics discourse, drawing on the resources of adult education. (JOW)

Hospital nursing managers (n=31) in a rural Texas hospital completed a self-paced module on stress and hardiness (beliefs related to control, commitment, and challenge). Pre/posttest scores showed the module had a significant effect on understanding of stress and coping and increased their hardiness levels. (Contains 25 references.) (SK)

A concept of practice medical education could be a wonderfully challenging platform on which continuing medical education professionals could take their stand and define and develop the content and skills needed for more effective and relevant practice. (JOW)

A randomized control trial was used to evaluate a physician education program designed to improve physician management of patients' hypertension, hypertension-related behaviors, and diastolic blood pressure. It was suggested that more intensive continuing medical education programs are needed to improve physician performance and patient outcome.…