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Analyzes aspects of the professional life of Italian mathematics teachers with particular reference to their education. Outlines some issues that characterize the Italian system of instruction. (ASK)
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Assesses the impact on participant behavior of a 2-1/2 day videoconference. Identifies three categories of personal behavior changes: (1) networking; (2) office procedures; and (3) curriculum development. Contains 34 references. (DDR)
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Argues that functional analysis and occupational standards provide a holistic view of employment needs, enabling development of relevant curriculum. Refutes criticisms and suggest how functional analysis might be used in nursing education. (SK)
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Describes the effects of interdisciplinary courses on cognitive, academic, and affective development in management education. Discusses benefits faculty derive from participating and the characteristics of faculty best suited to interdisciplinary teaching. (SK)
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Presents the perspective of a science teacher educator on evaluation systems for courses and faculty. Critiques the traditional university course evaluation instrument and offers suggestions for augmentation. (DDR)
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Describes the Early Career Support Program (STEP) which uses the Montana Educational Telecommunication Network (METNET) to connect early career teachers in Montana with mentors. Contains 20 references. (DDR)
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Engineers need flexible delivery of up-to-date, relevant continuing education. At Deakin University (Australia), engineering distance-education strategies include the use of e-mail, videoconferencing, teletutorials, Internet-delivered courseware, and computer-assisted instruction. (SK)
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Describes a teaching model called Content-Process-Application-Evaluation (CPAE). Discusses this approach as a means of bridging the gap between teacher training programs and the sciences. (NB)
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Describes best practices in Australian correctional education: screening, teacher registration, quality control, management control, finance, approved providers, accredited curriculum, peer tutoring, flexibility, professional development, use of adult learning principles, and special needs programs. (SK)
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Gives examples of problem-based learning, relates its theoretical framework to andragogy, and compares it to traditional learning methods. Suggests the need for research to demonstrate its usefulness in nursing education. (SK)
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Challenges facing rural schools include consolidation, teacher quality, equitable funding, and adequate facilities. The president of the National Rural Education Association presents his views on these issues based on visits around the country. (Author)
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Describes how the University of Maryland University College is offering one of the few distance education programs, Better Opportunities through Online Education, designed to teach working poor people the skills they need to advance in the job market. (EV)
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Explores why continuing veterinary medical education (CVME) programs can play a vital role in supporting the overall strategy of a veterinary college. Discusses the current and future market for CVME programs and strategies for sustainability and synergy. (EV)
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Describes the expectations held by employers for graduates in a world of global competition and rapid change, and discusses why preparation for work and for higher education now require the same academic standards. (EV)
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Discusses competition and profit in higher education and the effect of the profit motive on educational quality. Describes the impact of the lucrative executive education field, extension education, the Internet, and the hidden curriculum of advertising and corporate dollars in universities. (SK)