Reviews three sometimes overlapping versions of educational reform: the professionalization of teachers; over-regulation of teachers' work; and the deregulation of schooling. Argues that over-regulation and deregulation often work together as part of a larger market-oriented strategy for educational reform that seeks to limit the professional…

Groups of occupational therapists (n=356) and physical therapists (n=346) in Sweden were compared according to educational level to determine whether the transfer of their education to a university level had altered their perception of their professional status. Physical therapists tended to perceive increased status and occupational therapists…

Good programs for recognizing exemplary college teaching are consistent with institutional mission and values, are grounded in research-based competencies and practices, recognize all significant facets of instruction, reward both collaborative and individual achievements, neither preclude nor replace the institutional reward system, call on those…

Presents an archetypal teaching model that contemplates research as a contemporary form of an ancient hunting and gathering tradition. Argues that admonishing art therapists to engage in research creates an unintended consequence of identification with powerlessness as a primary motivation for expanding the knowledge of the profession. (MKA)

Often, teachers are criticized or ostracized by their peers after being recognized for excellence in teaching. Many teachers are threatened by the accomplishments of others. Sometimes, teachers avoid ostracism by limiting or eliminating their leadership roles. The only way to eliminate the leadership backlash among teaches is for school systems to…

Analyzes institutional tax forms for 1997-98 earnings of presidents of 475 private colleges, finding that 13 percent earned more than $300,000, eight individuals earned more than $500,000; mean pay rose by 4 percent to $175,389. Reports that institutions claim high salaries are needed to compete with the private sector. Lists the 20 highest…

Reports on the results of a survey on structure, support, and expectations in place for peer review of librarians. Compares previous research, discusses new information on the value placed on individual contributions in the review process, and reviews librarian status to uncover differences in the structure of the review process and how…

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is working closely with its 24 member boards to implement the four components of a Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Those components include evidence of professional standing, lifelong learning and self-assessment, cognitive expertise, and evaluation of performance in practice. The new…

Little is known about the short- and long-term benefits mentors gain from their mentoring relationships. This study examined the extent to which short-term proximal benefits reported by mentors (improved job performance, recognition by others, rewarding experience, and loyal base of support) predicted the long-term distal outcomes of mentor career…

This article is a summary of an interdisciplinary research project which had the objective of setting up and implementing "interdisciplinary training for policy dialogue in the field of education". This training focuses on the past, present and future of secondary education in various African and Latin American countries. In describing…

A study tested effects of motives, communication style, and licensing (whether the practitioner is licensed or not) on public relations practitioners' reputations. Impression management theory suggests that perceived motives and self-interests may explain the poor reputation sometimes attributed to public relations practitioners. Subjects, 585…

This paper examines changes in family day care over the past 25 years, with a focus on family day care in California. Strengths of family day care have included the feeling of intimacy, responsivity, and being part of a family; authenticity in materials and activities; the noninstitutional atmosphere; and reliance on working with parents. Family…

Language and literacy teachers in adult education vary widely in personal background, educational training, professional experience, interest in language and literacy, and enthusiasm for teaching. Teaching context and focus may differ greatly. Because of funding realities, teachers often need to find a balance between their own views of…

The study described here identified and quantified the primary reasons why college or university student newspaper advisers quit. Members of College Media Advisers, a national organization of college and university advisers, were sent surveys. A total of 233 of 449 members returned the surveys, for a response rate of 52%. Respondents indicated…

The use of the term "physical education" in higher education began in the 1920's, with previous terminology including "gymnastics,""hygiene," and "physical culture." There is now a large constituent of educators who feel the name physical education no longer accurately describes the field. Various names have been considered, primarily…