Explores four women's networking activities that promoted Fredrich Froebel's kindergarten pedagogy from 1840-1900. Describes how the movemen created Froebelian organizational infrastructures, affecting national and religious boundaries and providing a support system for middle class members, political lobbies, leadership, and recognition for…

Relates that the certification of journalism educators continues apace, with expectations that the 500th educator will be certified by November 1997. States that the program began in 1990 as a way for journalism teachers to gain significant public recognition for their expertise. Lists the qualifications the candidates for certification must have.…

Gives personal responses of 44 Master Journalism Educators (MJEs) and Certified Journalism Educators (CJEs) who were part of a survey about why they decided to seek recognition for their educational efforts. (PA)

This article summarizes the themes which emerged from a year-long study of effective elementary physical education teachers. Themes include: the paradox of professional status, seriousness toward the profession; the politics of inclusion; professional isolation; lack of power; the expansion of teachers' scopes as they gain experience; and outside…

This article discusses Dewey's concept of progressive education and proposes the experientialist assumptions which characterize progressive education as a guide in the movement toward teacher professionalism. The knowledge base for teaching is briefly outlined, teacher professionalism is defined, and the relationship of teacher professionalism to…

Briefly describes the model for counseling psychology developed during the Greyston Conference of 1964 and compares it with the current view from the Atlanta Conference. Suggests that the shift of counseling psychology from schools, colleges, and career development toward a medical model of clinical treatment may eliminate an independent…

Reviews the personnel issues of greatest concern to academic librarians over the past 50 years, and discusses both the positive changes that have occurred and the issues that remain unresolved. An argument that the current environment provides an opportunity for librarians to ensure their central role in higher education is presented. (28…

Guidelines developed by the American Association of Dental Schools for curriculum development aids are presented. The dental ethics curriculum should provide opportunities for refining skills of ethical analysis so students are able to apply ethical principles to problems in the profession. (MLW)

Nurses must leave nursing to advance their careers. A rigorous preprofessional science preparation and nursing education at the baccalaureate level followed by a clinical internship is proposed. Nurses would be able to achieve specialty education either by graduate education or through experience and continuing nursing education. (Author/MLW)

The Planning and Implementation Committee of the Pharmacy in the 21st Century conference edited and condensed 375 issue statements generated by 7 workshops. Some 112 statements were presented to the conferees to develop a consensus of the conference on the importance of these issues as they will affect pharmacy in the next 15-20 years. (Author/MLW)

A capsule look at nursing scholarship is presented. The purpose of nursing research is to test, refine, and advance the knowledge on which rests improved education; clinical judgment, and cost-effective, safe, and ethical nursing care. The National Center for Nursing Research is discussed. (MLW)

Physical education was viewed by 473 undergraduates as the least difficult degree to earn and the least prestigious. Such attitudes may be based on misunderstandings about the discipline, and physical educators must take an active role in educating the public and further delineating the separation between athletics and physical education. (IAH)

Discusses the stereotyping of librarians in terms of interactions which may lead to stereotyping, perpetuation of stereotyped image by the mass media, and whether the image problem is any worse for librarians than for other professionals. A public awareness campaign by the American Library Association (ALA) is described and suggestions are made…

Discusses the processes shaping the professionalization of college and research librarianship within the framework of four sociological theories. It is suggested that structural changes within higher education and the information industry affect the legitimacy, status, and territory of librarians' work, and that professional growth cannot be…

The study explored how parents interpret the events and relationships surrounding the transition of their severely disabled children from school to adult life. Parents interviewed tended to perceive three distinct types of transition: bureaucratic, family life, and adult status. Findings suggested ways to improve parent-professional cooperation…