Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) works closely with 10 American-affiliated Pacific entities: (1)American Samoa; (2) the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; (3) the Federated States of Micronesia (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap); (4) Guam; (5) Hawaii; (6) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and (7) the Republic of Palau.…

Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) works closely with 10 American-affiliated Pacific entities: (1) American Samoa; (2) the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; (3) the Federated States of Micronesia (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap); (4) Guam; (5) Hawaii; (6) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and (7) the Republic of Palau.…

Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL) works closely with 10 American-affiliated Pacific entities: (1) American Samoa; (2) the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands; (3) the Federated States of Micronesia (Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap); (4) Guam; (5) Hawaii; (6) the Republic of the Marshall Islands; and (7) the Republic of Palau.…

This guide is designed to help school district leaders build public understanding and support for comprehensive school reform (CSR) by introducing the concept to schools, parents, and the community. Without broad-based public understanding and support, it will be difficult for the district to meet its central goal of improving student achievement.…

This literature review assesses where higher education is in relation to faculty development and where faculty development efforts need to go. Literature on faculty development has addressed the nature of faculty development in light of faculty needs at various stages of their professional careers. Results suggest that career stage affects…

Most school districts expect and accept failure from substitute teachers. Current policies result in little or no student learning in classes taught by minimally qualified substitute teachers who receive low pay and scant recognition. Problems substitute teachers face and steps that might improve their situation are discussed. (PP)

This article proposes a conceptual scheme of the influences affecting teachers' career satisfaction and reports on a study using that scheme to investigate the relationship between selected attitudes, values, and accomplishments and teachers' career satisfaction. Study findings appear to support the conceptual scheme. (CJ)

People involved in prolonged, intensive interaction with others in an emotionally charged atmosphere may be susceptible to burnout and experience emotional exhaustion, negative attitudes toward clients, and the loss of a sense of accomplishment. Research on teacher burnout is reviewed and areas needing further research are defined. (PP)

Describes incentives that motivate faculty and staff to expand or contract their efforts toward institutional goal achievement. Probes causative factors related to job satisfaction and recommends strategies for improving management. Concludes that faculty job satisfaction programs are essential to faculty and administrative efforts to improve…

A study examining the extent of job dissatisfaction among female elementary school teachers found that 40 percent would not rechoose teaching for a career. Working conditions and new career options for women were cited as reasons for their dissatisfaction. (PP)

Studied gratifications reported by instructors (N=60) of courses in psychology or family life. Gratifications included: significant participation and learning by students; professional and personal growth of the teachers themselves; and recognition, acceptance and praise from students. (Author)

This article focuses on one element of staff development, and applies to classroom observation an interactive process between staff developer and teacher that leads to a better understanding and acceptance of individual teaching styles. The emphasis is on professional growth rather than on institutional regulation. (Author/KC)

Results from a survey of faculty members concerning their observations and opinions about the effects of student evaluation of instruction are presented. The respondents reported a definite reduction in morale and job satisfaction, and changes in various instructional practices (mainly reduced course work demands on students). (Author/MLW)

Conclusions were that: (1) meanings of mental health constructs cluster differently depending on the analysis; (2) happiness may be considered the most apposite representative of the mental health constructs employed by gerontologists; and (3) contemporary models of happiness favor neither the expansionist nor contractionist positions as a means…