Describes an English instructor's experiences teaching at a private, English-language university in Bangkok, Thailand. Illustrates the difficulties the author faced in dealing with differences in cultures and learning styles and indicates the generative potential of such difficulties. Notes that the instructor's solution was to use a combination…

This information brief explains the State of Minnesota statutory provisions that affect the employment rights of K-12 public school teachers in Minnesota. It describes the required probationary period, the conditions of continuing employment for those teachers who successfully complete the probationary period, and the procedures that must be…

The history and philosophy of the free university, defined as an organization that offers noncredit classes to the general public in which "anyone can teach and anyone can learn," is explored. Offered is practical advice for starting a free university center or exchange and ensuring its success. Three contemporary versions of free…

Written documentation helps teachers highlight all of the extras they do that make a difference in education. The documentation includes a professional vita and written commentary, which are usually placed within professional portfolios. This paper examines essential features of the vita and written commentary, explaining how to collect necessary…

The experiences and observations of Teacher Corps teacher interns in four different cultural settings are related. The community characteristics, social and cultural values, and coping techniques of the inservice teachers in each of these locales are described. The sites chosen for these case studies were a Native American reservation, an…

Draws on 13 years experience teaching behavior-disordered students to identify effective teaching methods. Discusses the importance of honesty, fairness, consistency, persistence, intuition, praise, and humor in the teacher-student relationship. Provides eight guidelines for developing a workable and suitable classroom reward system. (JHZ)

Guidelines are presented on the roles and responsibilities of teacher candidates, cooperating teachers, school administrators, university faculty supervisors, and university coordinators of pre-student teaching clinical experiences. A list is provided of l3 broad goals relevant to all levels of the clinical experience. A general classification…

This booklet sets forth the standards established by the state of Illinois for certification of school personnel. Application procedures for certification by transcript evaluation and for individuals with foreign credentials are described. Important dates for changes in certification requirements are noted. Also described is the possible waiver of…

Ohio's new Teacher Education and Licensure Standards were adopted in 1996 and became effective in 1998. Designed to strengthen Ohio's teacher preparation programs, achieve higher standards, and intensify professional development, the standards require successful performance by beginning teachers. The standards state that the Entry Year (EY)…

Problems in evaluating and predicting the competence of faculty applicants are discussed. Specific recomendations are made for improving the selection process, including creating an applicant "scorecard" of credentials, and improving professional association services and publications related to placement. (MSE)

East Carolina University's Model Clinical Teaching Program uses a combination of year-long field experiences and focused coursework to help prepare successful elementary educators. Planned collaboratively by university and school personnel, the program expects participants to function more successfully in completing traditional student teaching…

Discusses eight principles of teaching young children to read, write, and spell. Considers teachers' broader goals for themselves and their students, research findings on assisting children's language development through instruction, and the effect of teaching and educational experiences on a teacher's instructional style. (JPB)

This paper discusses preschool teacher competencies and personality traits but makes no attempt to establish a picture of an ideal teacher. Five personal qualities necessary for success with young children--good physical and mental health, fondness and respect for children, a sympathetic understanding of their capacities and ways of growing, an…

This book describes a system for fostering effective teacher development. It is designed to assist principals and mentors in helping teachers broaden their instructional repertoire and developing a stronger professional identity. The book includes: descriptions and examples of the four basic styles of teaching; tips for matching administrator…

Recommends improving preservice teacher assessment by providing multiple forms of on-campus laboratory experiences (e.g., microteaching, reflective teaching, simulations) that offer job-related tasks. Performance on the tasks could be assessed at multiple points and for various purposes (selecting preservice teachers and student teachers and…