Discusses a number of educational trends and reflects upon the ways they will affect the student teaching experience in the future. (FL)

The thesis of this discussion is that if administrative and professorial roles are different, the excellent professor may prove an unsatisfactory administrator in most cases. (Author)

The first part of this paper deals with the nature of the sixth-year license. Second, a summary is given on state licensing. A third section briefly reviews sixth-year preparation programs offered by universities. And finally, some closing remarks are made about sixth-year licensure and preparation. (Author/SJL)

Given that thousands of Spanish-speaking children attend school in almost every state, it is strongly recommended that every teacher-to-be learn Spanish and be exposed to the culture of those who speak it. (Author/SJL)

Describes (1) characteristics of effective preservice teacher preparation programs, (2) characteristics of teachers who have compiled an effective program, and (3) undesirable qualities of teachers not likely to emerge in graduates of effective programs. (EL)