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This document contains the full text of the following full and short papers on virtual reality in education from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction): (1) "A CAL System for Appreciation of 3D Shapes by Surface Development (C3D-SD)" (Stephen C. F. Chan, Andy Wai, Jean Chow, and Vincent T. Y. Ng); (2) "A Case Study of Creating Geochemistry Lab of Virtual Reality in Education" (Fung-Chun Li, Jer-Yann Lin, Shyhh-Jiung Liu, Shih-Hua Hsu, Chau-Rong Tarng, Chan-Fu Yieng, and Tzong-Yiing Wu); (3) "A Virtual Reality Application for Middle School Geometry Class" (Ki-Sang Song, ByungRae Han, and Woo Yul Lee); (4) "Constructing a Real-Time CAD Learning System Based on OpenGL in Web-Based Environment" (Wen-Chai Song, Shih-Ching Ou, and Song-Rong Shiau); (5) "Designing Extensible Simulation-Oriented Collaborative Virtual Learning Environments" (Yam San Chee and Yong Bing Khoo); (6) "The Effect of Virtual Reality Learning Transfer with Different Cognitive Style" (Jia-Rong Wen and Li-Ling Hsu); (7) "Using Virtual Environments for Studying Water Phases and Phase Transitions" (Jorge F. Tindade and Carlos Fiolhais); (8) "Using Virtual Reality Courseware To Enhance Secondary School Student Learning in Geosciences" (Hsiao-Shen Wang and Jyr-Ching Hu); (9) "WALTZ: A Web-Based Adaptive/Interactive Learning and Teaching Zone" (Long-Chyr Chang, Heien-Kun Chiang, and Pi-Shin Wey); and (10) "Web-Based Subject-Oriented Learning Program on Geophysics for Senior High School" (Rong-Kuan Yang, Yi-Ben Tsai, and Shi-Jen Lin). Abstracts of the following papers are also included: "Strange Creatures in Virtual Inhabited 3D Worlds" (Jens F. Jensen) and "Virtual Inhabited 3D Worlds and Internet Based Learning Environments" (Jens F. Jensen). (MES)

This document contains the full text of the following full and short papers on methodologies from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction): (1) "A Methodology for Learning Pattern Analysis from Web Logs by Interpreting Web Page Contents" (Chih-Kai Chang and Kuen-Shan Wang); (2) "Courseware Engineering Methodology" (Lorna Uden and Neil Willis); (3) "Defining Educational R&D: A Content Analysis of Journal Articles and Implications for Instructional Technology" replaced with "From Research to Development: A Content Analysis of Journal Articles" (Alex Rath, Shihkuan Hsu); (4)"Design and Implementation of a Chinese Web-Mail System" (Chang-Sheng Chen, Jian-Liang Liu, and Shian-Shyong Tseng); (5)"Facilitating Examples Understanding through Explicit Questioning" (Isaac P. W. Fung, R. H. Kemp); (6) "Organization of the Introductory and Motivational Stage of Activity in a Computer Tutoring System" (Gennadly Atanov, Vladimir Laktiushin); (7) "Relating Telecommunication Training Objectives to SMEs' Actual Needs" (Paola Forcheri, Maria Teresa Molfino, and Alfonso Quarati); (8) "The 'Half-Life' of Knowledge in the University of the 21st Century" (Roger Mundell, Denise Stockley, Jeanette Muzio, Tanya Wilson, Laureen Vickery); (9) "Towards a Model of Using Information Technology in Education for Pre-Service Teacher Education" (Kai-Ming Li, Yiu, Sing Lam, Pak-Hung Li, and Kwok-Leung Wu); and (10) "Traversing the Case Graphs: A Computer Model for Developing Case-Based Learning Systems" (Isaac P. W. Fung and R. H. Kemp). The abstract of the following paper is also included: "The Rhetoric of the Web--A Semiotic Approach to the Design and Analysis of Web-Documents" (Jens F. Jensen). (MES)

This document contains the full text of the following full and short papers on instructional design from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction): (1) "An Experiment of Situated Learning on College Students" (Fonchu Kuo and others); (2) "An Approach to Modeling an Educational Domain" (Gennadiy Atanov); (3) "Design and Implementation of Teaching Models in Web-Based Teacher Training" (See-Min Kim and others); (4) "Do They Do as They Say? An Exploration of the Gap Between the Discourse and the Application of Socio-Constructivist Principles of Pre-Service Teachers Using ICTs" (Jacques Viens and Genevieve Legare); (5) "Is Everyone on Board: Learning Styles and the Internet" (Michelle Hsiang and others); (6)"Learning Digital Logic by Concept Mapping" (Hsiu-Mei Lin); (7) "Online Education: A Learner-Centered Model with Constructivism" (Kam Hou Vat); (8) "Schema Theory-Based Instructional Design of Asynchronous Web-Based Language Courses" (C. Candace Chou); (9) "Student Learning Issues: Factors To Consider Prior to Designing Computer-Assisted Learning for Higher Education" (Paul Wilson and George Coghill); (10) "Students' Attitude toward WPSS in Supporting Classroom Learning" (Hsiu-Ping Yueh); (11) "The Application of Scaffolding Theory on the Elemental School Acid--Basic Chemistry Web" (Zangyuan Own, Kai-Pein Wong); (12) "The Development of a Multimedia Program for Teachers To Integrate Computers into the English Curriculum" (Ya-Fung Chang); (13) "The Impact of Learning Style on Group Cooperative Learning" (Fang-Yi Hu and Nian-Shing Chen); (14) "The Production of Web-Based Interactive Video from Structured Scrip" (Cheng-Huang Yen); and (15) "Towards a Model of Using Information Technology in Education for Pre-Service Teacher Education" (Kai-Ming Li and others). An abstract of the following paper is also included: "Making the Most of the Internet for Potential for Education" (John Wang and Dilek Sanver). (MES)

This document contains the full and short papers on teaching and learning processes from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction) covering the following topics: a code restructuring tool to help scaffold novice programmers; efficient study of Kanji using mnemonics and software; a networked constructive CAI (Computer-Assisted-Instruction) system using a multiplication concept; the relation between touch-typing skill and thinking-typing; an assessment framework for information technology integrated instruction; cognitive effects of collaborative learning processes on students' computer programming; application of the Gray relationship matrix and learning obstacles analysis to discovery teaching; staff development for teaching and learning online; comparing computer anxiety by gender among technological college students; a cross-national comparison of computer anxiety and locus of control between preservice teachers in Taiwan and the United States; computer-mediated language learning; the gap between the discourse and the application of socio-constructivist principles of preservice teachers using information and communication technologies; a log-file analysis program for assessing navigation processes; evaluating educational multimedia; evaluation of class organization in computer literacy education; evaluation of the World Wide Web-based learning system; developing successful collaborative projects between European initial teacher education students; evaluating children interacting, collaborating, and learning with computers; facilitating examples understanding through explicit questioning; information technology in instrumental music teaching and learning; learning from the learning of other students; making the most of the Internet's potential for education; networked constructive CAI system putting emphasis on communication and discussion; online ESL (English as a Second Language) learning; the introductory and motivational stage of activity in a computer tutoring system; female Asian faculty's perspectives on educational technology; strategies for searching on the Web; factors to consider prior to designing computer-assisted learning for higher education; students' attitude toward WPSS (Web-based Performance Support Systems) in supporting classroom learning; students' thinking processes when learning with computer-assisted mass lectures; telementoring in surgery; the "half-life" of knowledge in the university of the 21st century; social discourse in a network-based learning community; the artistic interface; the dynamic knowledge generation and the learning potential ability; the distance ecological model to support self/collaborative learning in the Internet environment; students' reactions to the process of learning programming; the difficulty of asynchronous learning materials based on time distribution; using information technology in education for preservice teacher education; using virtual environments for studying water phases and phase transitions; and a Web-based subject-oriented learning program on geophysics for senior high school. (MES)

This document contains the following full and short papers on telecommunications in education from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction): (1) "A Flexible Transaction Model for Virtual School Environments" (Woochun Jun and Sukki Hong); (2) "Design and Implementation of a WWW-Based School Official Memorandum System" (Gi-Ping Lee, Yue-Shan Chang, and Ching-Chuan Chou); (3) "Design and Implementation of Web-Based Learning System for Teacher-Training Programme" (Wai-Ming Yip and Wing Kee Au); (4) "Development of Japanese-English, English-Japanese Conversation System with Voice Reading and Machine Translation" (Yumemi Matsuzaki and Kanji Akahori); (5) "The Gathering and Filtering Agent of Educational Newspaper for NIE" (Chul-Hwan Lee, Sun-Gwan Han, and Hee-Seop Han); (6) "Integrating Electronic Mail Systems in Computer Literacy Instruction: Its Impacts on Student Attitudes and Interpersonal Relationships" (Fu-Yun Yu); (7) "Network Usage Survey and Its Analysis with Related Factors between University Students and Occupational Groups in Taiwan" (Gin-Fon Nancy Ju); (8) "Online ESL Learning: An Authentic Contact" (Yu-Chih Doris Shih and Lauren Cifuentes); (9) "Relating Telecommunication Training Objectives to SMEs' Actual Needs" (Paola Forcheri, Maria Teresa Molfino, and Alfonso Quarati); and (10) "Web Based Real Plus Virtual Observatory Project" (Masato Soga, Takuma Okuno, and Hideaki Kawanishi). (MES)

This document contains the following full and short papers from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction): (1) "A Code Restructuring Tool To Help Scaffold Novice Programmers" (Stuart Garner); (2) "An Assessment Framework for Information Technology Integrated Instruction" (Chuan-Shih Wang and Chia-Chin Li); (3) "An Authoring Shell with Intelligent Reuse" (Kam W. Li, Jill Slay, and Warren James); (4) "An Educational Application of Integrated Route Information Service on the Internet" (Tun-Wen Pai, Chao-Lin Liu, and Chih-Yao Yang); (5) "Analyses of Cognitive Effects of Collaborative Learning Processes on Students' Computer Programming" (Jun Moriyama); (6) "Design and Implementation of a N-Tiered Heterogeneous Virtual School Administration System" (Huang Gooshyon); (7) "Design and Implementation of a WWW-Based School Official Memorandum System" (Gi-Ping Lee, Yue-Shan Chang, Ching-Chuan Chou); (8) "DIYexamer: A Web-Based Multi-Server Testing System with Dynamic Test Item Acquisition and Discriminability Assessment" (Ying-Dar Lin, Wen-Chun Sun, Chien Chou, Huan-Yun Wei); (9) "Empowering Secondary School Teachers To Effectively Exploit Internet Resources for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning" (Y. T. Yu and B. C. Chiu); (10) "Examining Problems of Student Teachers To Build a Web-Supported Environment" (Shihkuan Hsu and Hsiou-Huai Wang); (11) "Implementing Modern Approaches to Teaching Computer Science: A Cross-Cultural Perspective" (Jill Slay and Kam W. Li); (12) "Initial Evidence for Representational Guidance of Learning Discourse" (Daniel D. Suthers); (13) "Learning from the Learning of Other Students" (Stuart Garner); (14) "Localization of a Feature Extraction Area for Touch-Type Training Using a Camera" (Masayuki Arai, Hiroyoshi Watanabe, Kenji Oguri, and Shigeo Takei); (15) "Present State and Future Direction of Woman Informatization Education in Korea" (In-Hwan Yoo, Chul-Hyun Lee, Soo-Bum Shin, and Tae-Wuk Lee); (16) "Reflections on Educational Technology from Female Asian Faculty's (FAF) Perspectives" (Doris Lee, Amy S. C. Leh, Mei-Yan Lu, and Mei-Yau Shih); (17) "Space Plan for Effective Educational Software Utilization in Korea" (Soo-Bum Shin, Chul-Hyun Lee, In-Hwan Yoo, and Tae-Wuk Lee); (18) "The Web of the Teacher Professional Development" (Chia-Ling Hsu, Hsiao-Ching She, and Min-Sheng Lin); and (19) "Using Learning Object Meta-Data in a Database of Primary and Secondary School Resources" (Daniel D. Suthers). (MES)

This document contains the following full and short papers on networked social learning from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction): (1)" A European Learning Environment: Reflections on Teaching and Learning in a Multinational Virtual Learning Community" (Brian Hudson, Ahmed El-Gamal, Amal Gouda, Eric Knutsen, Merja Ruotsalainen, Antti Peltonen, Minna Pesonen, and Tarja Tervola); (2) "Is a Learning Theory Harmonious with Others? To Form Effective Collaborative Learning Groups with Ontological Engineering" (Akiko Inaba, Thepchai Supnithi, Mitsuru Ikeda, Riichiro Mizoguchi, and Jun'ichi Toyoda); (3) "Network Usage Survey and Its Analysis with Related Factors between University Students and Occupational Groups in Taiwan" (Gin-Gon Nancy Ju); (4) "Online Education: A Learner-Centered Model with Constructivism" (Kam Hou Vat); (5) "Peer Help for Problem-Based Learning" (Susan Bull and Jim Greer); (6) "The Interactive Virtual Community" (Pen-Choug Sun, Chien-Chang Lee, Chun-Wen Hsu, Shower-Long Hong, and Jui-Chun Tai); and (7) "The Network Learning Supported by Constructivism" (Song-Min Ku). (MES)

This document contains the following full and short papers on lifelong learning from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction): (1) "A Study on the School Information Technology Pilot Scheme: Possibilities of Creative and Lifelong Learning" (Siu-Cheung Kong, Wing-Kee Au, and Sai-Wing Pun); (2) "Attitudes of Older Taiwanese Adults toward the Elderhostel Model of Residential Educational Programs" (Bobbie T. Biggs and Hsiu-Ying Chang); (3) "CedarLearning: The Development of Learner-Centred Environments" (Tanya Wilson, Jeanette Muzio, Roger Mundell, Denise Stockley, Laureen Vickery); (4) "Design and Implement CAI Programs for Adult Literacy Learners" (Pi-Chi Chen); (5) "Development and Evaluation of Web-Based In-Service Training System for Improving the ICT Leadership of Schoolteachers" (unavailable in English); (6) "Empowering Secondary School Teachers To Effectively Exploit Internet Resources for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning" (Y. T. Yu and B.C. Chiu); (7) "Learning from the Learning of Other Students" (Stuart Garner); (8) "Strategies for Searching in the WWW" (Meng-Jung Tsai); (9), The Development of a Multimedia Program for Teachers To Integrate Computers into the English Curriculum" (Ya-Fung Chang); (10) "The Production of Web-Based Interactive Video from Structured Script" (Cheng-Huang Yen); and (11) "The Web of the Teacher Professional Development" (Chia-Ling Hsu, Hsiao-Ching She, and Min-Sheng Lin). (MES)

This document contains the full and short papers on artificial intelligence in education from ICCE/ICCAI 2000 (International Conference on Computers in Education/International Conference on Computer-Assisted Instruction) covering the following topics: a computational model for learners' motivation states in individualized tutoring system; a fuzzy-based assessment for Perl tutoring system; a genetic approach to parallel test construction; a learning environment for problem posing in simple arithmetical word problems; a method of creating counterexamples by using error-based simulation; a study of a networked constructive CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) system using multiplication; adaptive programming language tutoring system on the World Wide Web; an agent-based intelligent tutoring system; an educational system that can visualize behavior of programs on the domain world; an environment for learning by design; applicability of an educational system assisting teachers of novice programming to actual education; a case-based evaluating assistant of novice programs; development and evaluation of a call system for supporting the writing of technical Japanese texts on the Web; development and evaluation of a mental model framing support ITS (Intelligent Tutoring System); development of intelligent learning support system with a large knowledge base; educational agents and the social construction of knowledge; facilitating examples understanding through explicit questioning; generating interactive explanations by using both images and texts for Micro World; intelligent interactive learning environment design issues; Internet video on demand system of classroom teaching cases-building 'Rhapsody': an intelligent media-oriented remote educational system for self-learning support; learning protocols for knowledge discovery--a collaborative data-mining approach to creative science education; monitoring and verifying mathematical proofs formulated in a restricted natural language; natural language-like knowledge representation for multimedia educational systems; the application of uncertainty reasoning for an ITS; the design and implementation of automatic exercise generator with tagged documents based on the intelligence of students (AEGIS); the design of CAI with thinking activity to progress constructive teaching; the estimation of music genres using neural network and its educational use; the externalization support system of self-explanation for the learning problem-solving process; traversing the case graphs--a computer model for developing case-based learning systems; use of abstraction levels in the design of intelligent tutoring systems; and using decision networks for adaptive tutoring. (MES)

This document contains eight papers from the international issues section of an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The following papers are included: "The Impact of Globalisation and the Changing Nature of Work on Vocational Education and Training" (Chris Robinson); "In Search of a Governance Framework of Vocational Education and Training for the 21st Century: An International Comparative Study" (Humphry Hung); "Cross Border Activities to Strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training Systems in the Information Era" (L. Efison Munjanganja, Di Booker, Sarah Hayman); "The Competency of Cross-Culture of Expatriates in the Multinational Corporation" (S.T. Tsai, Shu-Hsaio Tsen); "Provision of Professional Training to Meet Global Procurement Challenges in Hong Kong" (Josephine C.S. Kea); "From 20th Century Education and Training to 21st Century Skills Enhancement" (Archibald M. Fleming); "Regional Integration of TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) Systems among Small Island States: Caribbean Initiatives" (Tom McArdle); and "Thirsty Horses and Public Waterholes" (Joyce Marie Turnbull). Most papers contain substantial bibliographies. (MN)

This document contains 35 papers from the program development section of an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The following are among the papers included: "Using Quality Indicators to Create World-Class Curricula: From Concept to Application" (Curtis Finch, Timo Luopajarvi, Paivi Sutinen); "What Is Missing from ISO 9000 International Quality Standards Training in the United States?" (Paul Krueger); "West Virginia Instructional Technology Program Design for Economic Development" (Michael M. Murphy); "A Perception of the Software Process Model" (Albert H.S. Scott); "Design of Internet-Related Courses for IT (Information Technology) Professionals" (Y.K. Choi); "A TQM (Total Quality Management) Study of Faculty and Trainees' Perceptions of Public Vocational Training Institutions in Taiwan" (Li-Mei Huang); "Curriculum Development in Vocational Education: Achieving Balance and Coherence" (Christopher Parkin); "Providing Competency-Based Education for Industry and Its Effect on Classroom Education" (Chin-Yen Lin, Tsung-Juang Wang); "Competency Based Training: An Evaluation of a Post-secondary Teacher Education Program" (Dale E. Thompson, Cecelia Thompson, Betsy Orr); "Perceptions of Participants in a Multi-site Distance Learning Bachelor of Science Degree Program" (Betsy Orr, Dale Thompson, Cecelia Thompson); "A Study of Relation between Assessment Dimension and Management Outcomes--A Sample of Sinyi Real-Estate Company" (Stanley Tsan-Ying Lin); "Exploring a New Pattern of Vocational Education and Training" (Haicheng Yang, Tingrui Wang); "Transforming Educational Practice for a Transformed Employment Environment" (Jeanne Dawson); "Pre- and Post-Assessment in Occupational Courses" (Teresa Yohon); "Transforming Young School Leavers and Mature Unemployed into Skilled IT Workers--The IT Assistant Training in Hong Kong" (Yat-chen Li); "Discussion and Design of High Vocational Education" (Wenyi Qin, Yanchun Guo); "Teaching Statistical Problem Solving in Vocational Education" (Ken W. Li); "Structure and Cultivation of the Knowledge and Abilities of Students of Higher Vocational Technical Education" (Jiyao Zhou, Kaiyu Zhen, Weihua Liu); "Telling Stories in the Use of Portfolio Assessment in Higher Education: Some Implementation Issues" (Annie Y.W. Nicholson, Sharon Bryant); and "The Effects of the Whole Educational Experience on Graduate Employability and Further Study" (Kwok Hung Lai, Michael Hohn Pomfret). Most papers contain substantial bibliographies. (MN)

This document contains 18 papers from the partnership for vocational education and training (VET) section of an international conference on VET for lifelong learning in the information era. The following are papers are included: "School, TAFE (Technical and Further Education), and University Links, in Pursuit of a Seamless Pathway" (Robert Player); "Work-Based Training: Experiences of Student Interns" (Marcelle Hardy, Carmen Parent, Johanne Forget); "A New Model for Workforce Development: University of Nevada Las Vegas Educator Externship Program" (Sterling Saddler, Gina M. Toth, Lisa M. Bybee); "Workplace Learning as an Investment in Human Capital" (Johanna Lasonen, Reijo Parikka); "Supporting Lifelong Learning; The New Integrated Scottish Qualifications System" (Maida Grant);"Key Policy Issues in the Promotion of Information Technology in Vocational Education: Some Lessons from the Five-Year Strategy in Hong Kong" (Kathleen S.K. Ng); " Vocational Education and Training for Operators of Modern Enterprises" (Qinxiang Gao, Meichi Huang, Heping Yu); "The Condition and Competency of Multi-Entrances for Personnel Training of Industrial Design Engineer in Taiwan" (Jui-che Tu); "Establishment of the Advanced Printing Technology Centre at Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (Kwun Tong)" (Lawrence W. Chan); "Profile of SME (Small and Medium Enterprise) Support in Hong Kong and the Setting Up of the Business Start-up Centre" (Robin Wong); "Attach Strategic Importance to High Quality Vocational and Technical Education" (Shengyun Yang); "Cross Disciplinary Continuing Professional Development" (Sai Hong Ko); "Attitudes of University Faculty Members toward Students with Disabilities" (Marie F. Kraska); "Mobility, Flexibility and Accessibility of Postsecondary Education in Hong Kong" (Shui-Kin Chan); "Vocational Education in Engineering in the Information Age" (C.W. Woo, Alan S.T. Tang, S.T. Poposka); "The Engineering Graduate Training Scheme and New Technology Training Scheme in Hong Kong" (T.L. Ng, Gary M.Y. Wong); "Developing a Competitive Program to Cope with the 3C (Change, Competitive, Complex) Trend in Industry" (S.T. Tsai, Shu-Hsiao Tsen); and "How Effective Are Our Teaching Methods for Vocational Education" (Yik-lung Wong). Most papers contain substantial bibliographies. (MN)

This document contains 18 papers from the human resource development and manpower training section of an international conference on vocational education and training (VET) for lifelong learning in the information era. The following papers are included: "Use of Social and Economic Modeling to Plan Vocational Education and Training" (David L. Passmore); "Retraining for the Unemployed--An Up-hill Battle That Never Ends" (S.S. Kwong); "Manpower Planning in Hong Kong" (Anthony Cheng); "Identifying and Responding to Skills Shortages" (David L. Passmore); "Analysis of Training Needs for Employees of International Five-Star Hotels in Taipei, Taiwan" (Shu-Hsaio Tsen); "An Evaluation on the Effectiveness of a 9-Month Intensive Full-Time Program for the Unemployed" (Che Keung Yeung, Yuet Kueng Cadbury Chan, Lai Ling Lilian Chow, Yuen Bing Leung, King Chung Joseph Chow); "An Examination of the Concept of Providing Leadership Development for All Students as an Integral Part of Classroom Instruction" (Jerome I. Leventhal); "Contingency Theory Is of Little Value in Helping Leaders or Potential Leaders to Perform Successfully" (Eric Cheng); "Continuing Professional Development towards Employee Empowerment in Manpower Training: A New Domain of Organisational Strategy" (Joseph S.L. Yip); "Assessment and Preparation of Career and Technical Education Teachers: Implications for Curriculum Development" (Victor K.A. Gbomita); "What's Happening in Your Teacher Education Program?" (C. Gloria Heberley); "Stress Management for Teachers in Vocational Education and Training Sector" (Gloria Ching Wah Chan); "Mining Labour Market Information for Use in Developing an IT (Information Technology) Manpower Predictive Model" (Gar-yun Garry Suen); "Training for Betterment: A Model for Training of Professionals in a Diverse Organisation" (Freidoon A. Khavarpour, Bruno Gelonesi); "E-Learning in Knowledge-Based Society" (P.F. Tsui, Ian K.M. Yue); "The Development of a Management Competency Model and a Development Centre" (Sara Wong); "Graph Theory, Job-Labour System and Manpower Planning" (Kwai Wing Leuung); and "Overview of Assessment and Quality Assurance on TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) and a Proposal for Turkey" (Sabahattin Balci, Riza Gurbuz). Most papers contain substantial bibliographies. (MN)

Reports of recent original research on linguistics by faculty and students of the University of Kansas are presented. Topics include: "Collaboration on Topic Change in Conversation" (Mary Howe); "Stories in Conversation" (Roberta Senner Hofer); "It's Like, 'What's Happening in the Evolution of Like?': A Theory of Grammaticalization" (Teresa Meehan); "Folk Etymology (in English and Elsewhere)" (Adrian Poruciuc); "Liquid Assimilation in Havana Spanish" (Fenfang Hwu); "The Syntax-Phonology Interface as the Key to Metricality: Evidence from Taiwanese Folk Songs" (Yuchau E. Hsiao); "Causative Constructions in Nepali" (Kaoru Horie); "Transitivity Indicators: "-Yu" and "-Wi" in Hualapai" (Kumiko Ichihashi); and Proto-Algic III: Pronouns" (Paul Proulx). A cumulative listing of the contents of volumes 1-16 of the working papers is also included. (MSE)