The Basic Skills of Prospective Teachers: How Well Do They Read/Write/Speak?.

Dupuis, Mary M.; Fagan, Edward R.

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Basic Skills of Prospective Teachers: How Well Do They Read/Write/Speak?

Dupuis, Mary M.; Fagan, Edward R.

Journal of Classroom Interaction, v18 n2 p20-27 Sum 1983

This article describes procedures used at Pennsylvania State University to assess basic skills of applicants to the secondary school teacher education program. Tests given prior to student teaching assignments measure reading, writing, and speaking competencies. Test development and validation activities are explained. (PP)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Criterion Referenced Tests, Education Majors, Higher Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Preservice Teacher Education, Reading Tests, Speech Tests, Teacher Evaluation, Test Validity, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Tests/Questionnaires; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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