Let us revive joyous commitment in studies in education. Let us make colleges of education a more pleasant place to be, with fewer passive complainers and many more authentic, active, supportive, and constructive types. (Author)

Discusses the reasons Dorsey shifted from blues to gospel music, the type of music that was performed in the church before gospel, the unacceptability of gospel when Dorsey began his involvement with it, the difference between spirituals and gospel, the role of gospel music in raising the morale of black people, and the status of gospel music…

The traditional image of the Latin American university professor is described with focus on the effects of the movement toward a full-time professoriate and other changes on the recruitment patterns, morale, and scholarly productivity of contemporary academics in Colombia and Argentina. (Author/LBH)

Outlines the objectives and the rationale of a pilot intervention program in Sydney, Australia, that responds to teacher burnout. Addresses the causes of burnout and implements strategies to assist in the reduction and ultimate prevention of burnout using invitational theory as a foundation to create a better school climate. (RJM)

Explores significant differences in occupational stress between groups of public school teachers in New South Wales, Australia. Underlines the importance of differentiating between executive and classroom teachers, elementary and secondary teachers, and teachers at different career stages and geographical locations when considering stress…

Examines how college faculty members perceive their current involvement in schools, colleges, and departments of education (SCDEs) missions; their current and desired promotion criteria; and the relationship between their mission involvement and promotion criteria. Findings focus on the discrepancies found, the public trust in SCDEs, and the need…

Examined quality of faculty worklife, morale, and intentions to leave at the individual and institutional levels, and as they relate to each other and operate within or between faculty groups. Found that quality of faculty worklife matters most to morale, and level of morale most to the intent to leave at the individual level. (EV)

A national survey of 610 teachers of students with hearing impairments found respondents were generally satisfied with their jobs. Relationships with colleagues were cited as the most enjoyable aspect of the job whereas paperwork, state assessment tests, and lack of family involvement were the least satisfying aspects. Analysis by group…

To reverse the decline in volunteerism in education, administrators must understand the difference between true volunteering and participation coerced under the guise of volunteering. Appreciation is essential for promoting volunteerism, for no one wishes to be considered without value. But if coercion and exploitation are part of the growing…

Describes how a teacher energizes his teaching by participating in a writing group consisting of three other English teachers from another school district. Discusses how participation in the writing group counters the alienation of the classroom. (RS)

Describes the experiences of a secondary teacher participating in a six-week National Endowment for the Humanities summer fellowship at Oxford, England. Reports that the teacher went back to her duties renewed through change. (RS)

Relationships between teachers' (N=740) psychological condition (burned-out, worn-out, or healthy) and their affective reactions to student success or failure were examined. Findings indicated that affects of anger, guilt, pride, and disappointment varied with and could be predicted from knowledge of teachers' psychological conditions. (IAH)

In the Houston Independent School District, the enthusiasm of teachers has initiated innovative and successful projects using computer technology. (SI)

Analyzing a sample of 42 elementary schools and 45 secondary schools in the state of New York, this article investigates the organizational work characteristics that predict teachers' career dissatisfaction in order to establish a basis for changing the work environment of schools. (Author/TE)

In the push for excellence in education, administrators may forget that dissatisfied teachers may weaken the educational program. Basic public relations principles and techniques can help administrators meet teachers' needs. (Author/TE)