... of kindergarten teachers in times of crisis, which should be taken into account in the design of the teachers’ training programs. Originality/value The effect of the pandemic on the quality of the preservice kindergarten teachers’ training process, and its implications for functioning in other types of crises...

... of teaching were affected by subjectivity and the lack of understanding of appraisal. Academics also suggested that appraisals should be contextualised and the approach standardised. The study suggests the need for training that informs and engages relevant stakeholders to ensure the rigour of appraisal...

...Niaz Ahmed; Timothy Manyaga Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide information on development of standards in Tanzania which may be of help to training providers in other countries as they seek to improve the quality and standards of their provision. Design/methodology/approach...

...Pat Cryer; Peter Mertens Two linked schemes have been developed to provide greater support for academics involved in the supervision of postgraduate students. One, the Training and Accreditation Programme for Postgraduate Supervisors (TAPPS), was originally designed and developed at the Institute...

...; their training; and the criteria used for their appointment. The responses indicate lack of consensus on almost all points and suggest some fundamental differences of view on the nature of research degree study, its subsequent examination and on the roles of examiners within the assessment process. We...

...D. Howard; Malcolm Shaw; Iain A. Frame; ILiz Allen The Wellcome Trust has reviewed the provision of PhD training from the viewpoint of the students and supervisors it funds; this paper presents evidence from these reviews. A number of factors affect the “success” of the PhD training experience...

... (EFQM). The case study strategy involved six schools within the same HEI. Provides evidence to encourage implementation of staff development strategies which provide education and training to deans, assistant deans and all personnel involved in quality and performance improvement on the effective use...

...D. Howard Green; Malcolm Shaw; Faye Hammill Reviews the origins of the MRes – the research masters programme developed in the mid‐1990s as a result of pressure to provide research students with a broader based training in research before embarking on a PhD or industrial research career. Notes...

...Lorna Storr; Keith Hurst This assignment describes the management and delivery of training within Harrogate Health Care Trust. A critical analysis is undertaken using a SWOT analysis that is purposefully integrated with Maxwell’s “six dimensions of quality” to judge the service’s appropriateness...

...Andy Green; Alison Wolf; Tom Leney Other books received Convergence and Divergence in European Education and Training Systems . London, UK : Brayford Way Papers, Institute of Education, University of London   1999 . 296 pp. , ISBN: 0 85473 573 9   £15.99 (softback...

... there at all; others wrestled with the notion of whether a standard written in the language of business and industry was applicable to higher education. Investors in People (IiP) is the national quality standard for effective investment in the training and development of people. It is a major initiative...

...Phil Race The word “quality” is increasingly used in the context of education and training. Performance indicators are sought which may be used to measure evidence on which to make judgements about high quality. The quality of teaching is on the agenda, and links are made to appraisal procedures...

...Dave Muller; Peter Funnell Explores the concept of quality from the perspective of the learner as part of the learning process. Focuses on the centrality of the learner in identifying and working towards building‐in quality to the education and training process. Proposes that, rather than...