This paper presents the results of a study designed to determine whether preservice elementary teachers with a great deal of previous early field experience, but no previous microteaching experience, would benefit more from an additional science field experience in the local school systems or from an alternative science microteaching experience.…

The history of the gradual redesigning of teacher education in Ohio from the first certification law for teachers in 1825 to the present is outlined. Descriptions of the rationale and processes of changes are presented in the following sequence: (1) reforms of the past; (2) two critical decades in redesigning teacher education; (3) funding for…

In accordance with Florida statutes, the state's Division of Community Colleges conducted a program review of teacher education in Florida's community colleges. Two questions were examined: (1) What role does the community college system currently play in teacher preparation and continuing education? and (2) What role should the community college…

Included are presentations on (or entitled): (1) teacher education programs (City University of New York); (2) staff development (Charlotte Frank); (3) teacher training and assessment (Mary E. Dilworth); (4) professional improvement (Doran Christensen); (5) "A Response to the Excellence Reports" (Robin Boucher); (6) teacher selection,…

Included are presentations on (or entitled): (1) restructuring the teacher education curriculum (Frank B. W. Hawkinshire); (2) teacher education reform (Carol Weinstein); (3) "Comments on Excellence in Teacher Education" (Maxine Greene); (4) teacher education in and for the future (Lenore H. Ringler); (5) teacher education and technology…

Reviewed is the status of geology education and labor market shifts which will cause academic geology departments to restructure. Sources of new geology faculty and the needs of new faculty are discussed. (CW)

Reports on a study of the extent and nature of collaboration in music teacher education between K-12 schools and 204 higher education institutions. Finds significant relationships between the degree of collaboration and: the number of music education majors, the institution's size, and graduate study in music education. (CFR)

This booklet proposes four actions that school leaders, particularly school district superintendents, can take to promote simultaneous improvement of educator education and public schools. The proposed actions are that school leaders: (1) make preservice education a true priority; (2) cooperate in establishing partner schools that serve as…

This paper contains recommendations for licensure for individuals working as early childhood special educators in a variety of settings. The fundamental position presented is that a free-standing credentialling process separate from the credentialling of general educators or of special educators is required for people who work with young children,…

In the last 2 decades, federally-funded research has contributed much to the understanding of teaching and learning and the critical nature of teachers' subject-matter knowledge and ability to translate academic content into effective learning activities for students of different developmental levels and backgrounds. Research findings have…

Concerned school leaders can make a real difference in the education of educators. Six tasks which school leaders can undertake to aid in restructuring teacher education are identified and discussed. School leaders can: (1) make preservice and continuing education true priorities; (2) cooperate in establishing professional development centers; (3)…

Changing the conditions under which teachers are prepared is a necessary condition for changing schools. This policy guide emphasizes the role of the state in providing an environment for change. The guide particularly discusses the state's use of incentives and sanctions to raise the visibility and urgency of teacher education reform to the…

This report describes the kinds of preparation and continual staff development elementary school teachers need to help them acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to foster science learning. In addition, the conditions and support needed to create an environment where good science teaching can flourish are discussed. Chapters included are:…

The University of California, its campuses, and their individual schools and departments of education have substantial responsibilities for providing research, training, service, and leadership in the field of education. The responsibilities of the units differ. As yet, however, none is fully meeting its obligations to improve education. Part I of…

The Georgia Teacher Certification Tests were developed and validated to be job-related and to reflect the minimum content knowledge that is necessary to teach in each certification area in Georgia classrooms. Three assessment instruments are used in evaluating the performance of preservice students and beginning teachers. The Teacher Performance…