Examines the publication "Time to Learn" from the perspective of its relation to programs of teacher education. Discussion of the book is organized around three criteria: (1) utility for teacher education, (2) the perceived reality of schools and their personnel, and (3) expected influence of the book on teacher education. (Author/DB)

This assessment of the deficiencies of teachers focuses on teacher education programs and current methods of certification. (IRT)

What's been missing from traditional teacher training programs that may eventually cause stress-ridden teachers to burn out and leave the system? A focus on the emotional as well as the cognitive side of learning, says Kay Field, Director of the Teacher Education Program at the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. (Editor)

Indicates that, after considerable interest in the 1960s and 1970s, religious education and catechetical programs at Catholic colleges are currently being discontinued or downsized. Argues that there is a great need for religious educators trained in catechism. Describes three cooperative programs between colleges and churches to fill that need.…

Proposes an addendum to the National Association for the Education of Young Children's Code of Ethical Conduct concerning the unique ethical challenges facing teacher educators. Presents a conception of professional responsibility in six areas: children and families, adult students, programs hosting practicum students and programs' staffs and…

An experienced teacher reflects on changes in teacher education programs, noting educational background is only one part of a continuous process for self-renewal involving graduate courses, inservice credits, workshops, and committees. Education students, who now spend more time in the classrooms, are encouraged to do fieldwork and pursue…

Evidence does not support the claim by certain critics that students lack cultural literacy because skills and processes are stressed at the expense of content, in both the classroom and teacher education programs. (IAH)

In an effort to reinsert mathematical language into everyday discourse, this article considers the following: an undergraduate early childhood curriculum class, analogical discourse in relation to mathematical language, and the ways in which analogical language aids recovery of the things that bind humankind to the earth and to each other. (IAH)

Summarizes research on the field dependence-independence (FDI) dimension of cognitive styles of teachers. Argues for the integration of FDI knowledge into teacher preparation programs and more attention to teachers' and students' cognitve styles. (DE)

The objectives and practices of Nigeria teacher education have traditionally prepared teachers to impart knowledge in the classroom but not for other roles in the communities they serve. Lessons are drawn for Nigeria from other less developed countries where teachers are prepared for community service as well as classroom teaching. (LKS)

Describes the implementation of electronic bulletin board systems (BBSs) at the Garfield High School Computer Science Magnet Center (Los Angeles) and the Educational Technology Program at California State University. Reviews advantages and disadvantages of BBSs and recommends that high schools and teacher education programs consider setting up…

Discusses the need to broaden multicultural perspectives on all levels of music education. Examines undergraduate and inservice teacher education efforts now underway to improve world music awareness. Underscores the responsibility of teacher education programs to increase awareness of world cultures. Emphasizes the need to expand both theory and…

Argues that measurable change in student performance should be the standard for making judgments about effective instruction and that these data can serve as an important component in the evaluation of teacher-preparation programs. Describes assessment technologies that allow more direct measures of student learning. (Author/CR)

Discusses the need for universities to better meet the needs of the early intervention and special education community. Describes the Concentration in Infants and Young Children within the M.Ed. in Special Education program at Arizona State University West. Features include an Individualized Student Learning Plan to guide student progress,…

Describes the Alliance Project for Tribal Colleges, which was designed to help tribal colleges access personnel preparation funds available in federal grant competitions each year and to develop special education teacher training programs on campus. Looks at some tribal colleges that have received special education funding during the life of the…