Present teacher education programs are slanted toward elementary and secondary school programs. However, this must be changed to emphasize the need of special training for the intermediate school teacher. (MF)

Notes that increased competition for mathematically talented students, the decline in the quality of prospective teachers, and increased requirements all explain why there are fewer mathematics education students today than in the past. Suggests that the problem is worsening. (FL)

Reports a survey of 41 school districts, discussing teacher employment applications and interviews as representative of attitudes and behaviors that school districts desire in potential employees, and their relevance and usefulness to preservice education students. (SR)

Article examined critical evaluation of the interest-centered curriculum, one in which students meet graduation requirements by accumulating a preestablished number of course units required by their school or department. (Author/RK)

Argues for the continuation of college education departments and teacher education courses as the best preparation for graduating qualified teaching professionals and combating the predicted teacher shortage. (NKA)

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

Advocates establishment of training programs for substitute teachers in the local school districts, along with active recruiting of substitutes. Emphasizes that substitutes' salaries must improve and that the regular teacher should provide adequate information about school policies and procedures, as well as complete class lesson plans that any…

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)

Presents recent research data which strongly support the widely held intuitive feeling that beginning teachers find the first year of teaching to be one of severe disillusionment. (Author)

Discusses factors, beyond intuition, that produce optimal teaching: written objectives; organization of exhaustive research; selective rearrangement of subject matter; well-timed distribution of course syllabus and other handouts; planning of lesson presentation, conclusion, classroom activities and outside assignments; sensitivity to level, time…

Gives a brief overview of the problems occurring at the high school level due to inadequately paid personnel in the math and science areas, summarizes the current bureaucratic structure surrounding vocational funding, and suggests an alternative. (FL)