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Rich, Dorothy – Our Children, 1998
Teachers today must be much more aware of their students and what they bring into the classroom than teachers of a generation ago. This paper explains that to be a good teacher today, it is important to focus on relationships between people, and on hopes and dreams, rather than merely formulas and test scores. (SM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Reflective Teaching, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Student Relationship
Wise, Arthur E. – Our Children, 1996
Outlines National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) criteria for accreditation of teacher education programs and suggests that parents find out about their school's teachers, ask principals and school boards to hire teachers from NCATE-accredited schools, and insist on teachers being trained in standards of their subject area…
Descriptors: Accrediting Agencies, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Sullivan, Patricia – Our Children, 1998
Reducing K-3 class size is highly recommended and broadly supported, though there are challenges with finding enough qualified teachers and providing enough classroom space. Research indicates that K-3 students in smaller classes do better academically, with minority and low-income students showing the greatest gains. The paper examines…
Descriptors: Class Size, Classroom Environment, Crowding, Educational Facilities
