Children in a rural preschool in China were observed while they participated in group learning activities. Although many aspects of the preschool program did not meet standards used in developed countries, the ability of the teacher to plan and conduct large group activities was admirable, and the children displayed many positive behaviors. (BG)

Effective education is achieved through the efforts of a team of high-quality teachers. Teacher quality is determined by the quality of their teacher educators. Teachers' colleges have the responsibility to construct a high-quality teaching team to train prospective teachers who are creative, adaptable, and able to help shape the future.…