In a study on the professionalization of adult education in Germany, the backgrounds of entrants to the profession and the need for training curricula appropriate to their working situations are examined. It was concluded that special inservice training courses in adult education should be offered in addition to subject-related and other…

Discussion of a student's perspective on the ways by which current practitioners may assure the growth of human resource development (HRD): (1) Arranging to have direct influence on course offerings at educational institutions, and (2) offering internship programs. (TA)

Discusses controversy concerning use of BSW degree as minimum educational requirement for first social work practice and merits of workers holding the BSW degree as opposed to agency-trained workers. Reports on comparative analysis of workers' attitudes that suggests BSW workers warrant both professional and organizational recognition. (Author/SMR)

The five major goals proposed by the Holmes Group are outlined and discussed in-depth. The implications of each goal or recommendation for health education and health educators are considered. (JL)

Reports the results of a survey of 203 academic libraries that examined the employment status, utilization, and compensation of part-time librarians as compared to full-time staff. The effects of union membership, administrative satisfaction with this class of workers, and perceived problems with part-time staff are discussed. (CLB)

This research verifies complaints of substitute teachers that their work is dreary and unfulfilling. To improve this situation substitute teachers must be accepted by students and school personnel as full-fledged teachers with legitimate authority, rights, and responsibilities. Assigning them to specific subjects and grades will help them to…

Maintains that the reasons behind child care workers' low pay are inequitable wages for women, devaluation of children, and minimization of the skill involved in working with children. (BB)

The effects of employer and user images of library and information work on the status of corporate librarians and the use of the library are discussed. Librarians' self image, attitudes toward corporate libraries, and sense of lacking necessary job skills are cited as possible factors. (CLB)

Examines Charles T. Brown's contribution to the speech communication field as a teacher. Describes his philosophy and teaching behavior, which influenced a change in the direction of speech communication education. (JD)

Examines Lionel Crocker's contribution to the speech communication field as a scholar, author, and teacher, focusing on his choice to teach at a small liberal arts college for almost 40 years. Discusses Crocker's unconventional teaching approach and profound impact on his students, and suggests implications of his career for the speech…

Relates a number of Don Cushman's former and current students' experiences that capture part of his spirit as a teacher. Three themes emerge: (1) Cushman's embodiment of the highest standards of quantity, energy, and commitment; (2) the congruity between his teaching and living; and (3) his profound influence on others' lives. (JD)

A study of social origin and educational measures in occupational status attainment of former college students found that status attainment in professional careers is related more to cognitive attributes of the college attended and educational performance. Nonprofessional career status is related more to affective attributes of the college…

Investigated the differences in professional achievement of graduates of master's of social work (MSW) programs having a bachelor of social work (BSW) background (N=125) versus a bachelor of arts (BA), or similar background (N=594). Results indicated that the MSW/BA graduates, as a group, outperform the MSW/BSW graduates. (LLL)

Discusses education reforms currently taking place, including changed education practices and new methods of assessing teacher competence; describes the occupation of teaching as it currently exists--low pay, low status, poor conditions, and unprofessional treatment; and suggests educational reform momentum depends upon an informed, knowledgeable,…

Notes the efforts of some universities to lure top professors from other universities. Reveals problems, such as raising the needed money and funding eminent scholars, and considers some positive aspects of the trend, such as the creation of new courses and emphases, and the clarification of priorities of a department. (EL)