Approximately 85,000 part-time teaching staff working in further education (FE) and adult and community learning (ACL) are often seen as "a problem". The intrinsic "part-timeness" of these staff tends to marginalise them: they remain under-recognised and largely unsupported. Yet this picture is over-simplified. This article…

This article reports the findings of a study of the experiences and expectations of a cohort of 13 "Academic Coaches", appointed to temporary teaching support roles in challenging inner city secondary schools. The discussion of this particular initiative is located in a broader consideration of the work and conditions of…

Concepts and findings from research on identity development are employed to better understand why current science teacher preparation programs are failing to prepare teachers who are able and choose to implement the vision for science education articulated in professional standards. Identity theory is used as a theoretical lens to make sense of…

This resolution of the Council of Europe states a principle of equivalence based on the comparability of final qualifications that give access to identical fields of activity rather than on detailed comparability in training requirements. (JH)

In the pre-World War I era, advertising practitioners attempted to make their craft a profession. Generally agreeing that the creation of ethical codes was the most important step toward professionalism, practitioners organized the Associated Advertising Clubs of America (AACA). Early journal articles and AACA proceedings indicate that…

As the education of pupils may be better in a school staffed with permanent career teachers rather than with itinerant teachers, every attempt should be made to increase the status of teaching and consequently the likelihood of attracting and retaining better teachers. Several steps could be taken to raise teaching to the level of other…

A study was conducted to compare the attitudes of teachers toward the professionalization of teaching with the attitudes of state and local educational association leadership personnel. A questionnaire based on resolutions acted upon by the New York State Teachers Association House of Delegates examined opinions of both groups on programs designed…

This tribute to the woman who was executive director and chief editor of the Canadian Library Association for 22 years describes her professional accomplishments and contributions to librarianship. (JAB)

The editor of the Journal of Reading suggests that tenure committees rely too much on the judgment of the editorial boards of refereed journals and not enough on their own opinions about the worth of a colleague's writing. (MKM)

Briefly discussed are the accomplishments, current professional responsibilities, and backgrounds of eleven outstanding black librarians serving in various branches of contemporary library services. (JPF)

Harold B. Pepinsky, an eminent counseling psychologist, is interviewed about his life and career. The interview focuses on his research and theoretical contributions and leadership in the profession. (Author)

A professional organization is one aspect used in defining an occupation as professional". In light of the current interest of librarians on the issue, this article looks at the American Library Association to see how closely it fits the typology of a professional organization. (38 references) (SJ)

The author believes the time is right for the private practice of counseling, and he advocates that counselor educators be the first large group to enter this field. They have the assets in terms of time, financial stability, credentials, and training for making the profession a truly innovative one. (Author)