A capsule history of teacher preparation programs compares such preparation to that of other professions and reveals that education has been dramatically outstripped in requiring high standards of performance by practitioners. (JD)

As NCATE progresses toward streamlining and improving the accreditation process, use of the rating scales seems imperative in maximizing the effectiveness of visiting team reports, and for further quantitative investigation of standards. (JD)

Twelve issues are identified to be considered in planning external degrees. (MM)

A question of educational quality arises when adults, in growing numbers, indicate the need for nontraditional learning programs using off-campus delivery systems. (MM)

Teacher education is described using opinions from critics both inside and outside the profession. A new model for teacher preparation is proposed that is based on four different models. Several unique teacher education programs are reviewed. (DF)

The litigation rate is increasing and moving into the higher education sector. Areas which have potential for litigation are: (1) professional promotions; (2) tenure and dismissals; (3) copyright law; (4) personnel records; (5) course and degree requirements; and (6) minority group representation. (JN)

Teacher training programs should permit elementary teachers to specialize in either language arts/social studies or mathematics/science, and prepare them for employment in departmentalized teaching situations. Advantages of such an approach are discussed, as are changes that would be required both at the elementary school level and at teacher…

A study was conducted to determine differences and similarities between degree programs for the Doctor of Education and the Doctor of Philosophy in Education, regarding: (1) admission criteria; (2) residency requirements; (3) program content; and (4) employment of graduates. Past and present trends concerning these degrees were also investigated.…

Reports on a survey of 664 institutions with graduate programs in education which examined how they were moving toward teacher certification programs extending beyond the traditional four-year baccalaureate. Results indicate that teacher education is still primarily an undergraduate activity and that diversity continues to be the defining…

Minimum state standards for secondary school teacher certification are compared with standards set by the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). General and professional education requirements are reported. Inconsistences…