The present trend of introducing education programs into correctional settings is likely to continue. There appear to be benefits to the institution, to the individual, and to society. Given the atmosphere of custodial institutions, it may be difficult to consistently attract really good staff. (BRR)

Notes that teacher education--in Canada and the United States--has been subject to increasingly frequent and vehement criticism and proceeds to examine five aspects of teacher training programs: perceived status of faculties of education, research and development practices, curriculum design and implementation within faculties, admission standards…