This article provides a brief introduction to the RATE Project. The project seeks to gather accurate information about teacher education, establish trend lines and document changes, study the structures and processes involved in teacher education, and obtain reliable information upon which program development and change initiatives can be based.…

Elaborates reasons traditional teacher education does not meet urban needs. Presents criteria for effective preparation of urban teachers in terms of candidate selection, faculty expertise, content, coaching, and evaluation. (SK)

Discusses the projected shortage in technology-education teachers and suggests how teacher educators can increase enrollments. (JOW)

Through self-study I believe I can gain a better understanding of myself, of my students, and of the process of teacher education. Exploring the ways in which I respond in writing to pre-service teachers helps me to better understand my practice and the learning-to-teach experiences of pre-service teachers. This paper reports on my written…

During the last decade, since the break-up of the Soviet Union into a number of independent countries, Kyrgyzstan has experienced major political, social and economic transformation. This has resulted in increased democratization and decentralization. Educational systems have been transformed too. In Kyrgyzstan, the number and size of universities…

Three bases or decision-rules for selecting and organizing content for teacher preparation programs are discussed. In order to be considered as viable content for a teacher preparation program, the concept, principle, or process must be: (1) related to student growth; (2) a necessary curricular component; and (3) logically explained by a theory of…

Discusses the following three aspects of teacher excellence: (1) qualities of those admitted to teacher training; (2) the kind of training they receive; and (3) how the profession retains teachers. (LHW)

Teacher education has become a scapegoat for the problems of public education. One of the views that must be overcome is that inadequate preparation can be improved by eliminating the preparatory experience altogether. Greater fiscal support is also necessary for quality preparatory programs. (8 references) (CJH)

Considers whether home economics education should prepare people to teach in nonschool settings; what kinds of positions might be available; what skills are needed in nontraditional locations; and what are the implications for home economics education programs. (SK)

Offers an "unabashed hymn of praise" to the National Endowment for the Humanities for its Summer Seminars for Secondary Teachers. Describes the pleasures, discoveries, and enriching conversations that have taken place at these seminars over the last 11 years. (TB)

Depicts the current state of teacher certification, asserting that state laws giving teacher education programs a monopoly are the core problem. Advocates a competitive certification model. (Contains 23 endnotes.) (SK)

Excellent teacher education programs should prepare teachers who understand the issues in education and school and nurture knowledge, skills, attitudes, and commitment to resolve them. Programs should include study of societal dynamics, research on cognitive processes, and ways to develop optimal learning environments. (SK)

Claims that knowledge about how content, students, and learning interact with pedagogical knowledge when decisions are made in the teaching environment must be a central concern of teacher education programs. Provides a model by which an awareness of such knowledge can be imparted. (HB)

Rationalistic, technical curriculum planning has been the dominant model underpinning student teachers' lesson-planning for a generation or more in England and Wales. In recent years, this process has become embedded in documents that direct initial training. The paper argues that this model leads to a limited view of teaching and learning as well…

This article deals with the use of Problem-Based Learning. The emphasis on high stakes testing, classroom size, diversity, school violence, and much more impact public education and professional preparation programs relative to teacher education. Issues are presented dealing with Accrediting Commissions and Professional Organizations, and the use…