Surveys the composition scene both as a teacher and journal editor, finding positive improvements such as (l) enhanced professionalism of young composition teachers, (2) growth of graduate programs, and (3) improved course content and methods. Notes, however, that in spite of these improvements each teacher still needs to periodically assess the…

The major arguments related to teacher preparation at the baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate levels are discussed. (MT)

Discusses the reintroduction of geography into national school curricula--specifically, Louisiana--as a consequence of the renewed emphasis on the mastery of basic academic subjects. Stresses the challenge of providing teacher training, teaching geography through concepts rather than facts, and makes recommendations for teaching world geography in…

The development of humanistic foundations of education is described in this article. An educational orientation that stresses all professions working together is necessary for redeeming the democratic vision. (DF)

This article describes and analyzes the major changes in teacher education in anglophone Canada during the past three decades and then develops from that analysis a set of conditions necessary for effective program development to occur in schools of education. (MT)

Integrating computer technology into teacher education programs can have several outcomes: (1) it can acquaint preservice teachers with the capabilities of computer programs; (2) the programs can supplement or become the basis for curriculum; and (3) the programs can serve as effective models of teaching strategies. (CJB)

Computers present a problem for mathematics teachers that may be solved through teacher education programs. Classroom teachers should be competent in programing languages, exploring software, and understanding the emphasis of computers in the mathematics curriculum. (DF)

The relationship between multicultural education and cultural awareness is explored in this article. Multicultural education is shown to be a general philosophy, with cultural awareness being a component. A Cultural Literacy Laboratory designed to help participants grow toward multicultural understanding is discussed. (DF)

Emphasizes the need for teacher educators to respond to critics and would-be reformers of teacher education by demanding "specific solutions to specific problems." Provides a list of 20 such problems and possible solutions. (JBM)

Due to declining enrollment in teacher education programs, an aging teaching population, fewer job opportunities, and increased community interest in sports, school systems are facing difficulties in obtaining qualified coaching professionals. When noncertified individuals are hired, educators lose control of the sports program. Suggestions for…

We examined elementary school teachers' justifications to number- theoretical "for all" propositions and existence propositions, some of which are true while others are false. We also assessed whether teachers regarded their justifications as mathematical proofs. About half of the teachers produced formal algebraic proofs. A smaller number of…

Raises some of the anomalies and inadequacies of the decision by the Department of Education and Science to place the preparation of teachers of secondary English in the postgraduate program in British universities. (HOD)

From an in-house survey of the strengths and weaknesses of the academic planning process at the University of Cincinnati (Ohio), areas of success and accomplishment emerged that can be applied to schools of education: (1) enhanced skills in program planning and evaluation; (2) adapting to change; (3) leadership capacities; (4) defining…

Professional preparation institutions are attempting to legislate greater control over the credentialing process. The credentialing system functions most efficiently under a partnership structure in which input is provided by the professional preparation institutions, the organized profession representatives of the market, and the government. (JN)

Topics are considered which would help unite subject matter specialists and educators and serve as a basis for innovative teacher education curriculum. They include: recognizing fallibility of subject matter, relating methods and processes of learning with knowledge content, and realizing that social values and goals are reflected in the way…