The author gives a tongue-in-cheek account of the results of the next five years' research on competency-based teacher education. (IRT)

The author briefly discusses ten of the important events in education during the last decade. (IRT)

In 1990, a U.S. study group visited primary and secondary schools in urban and disadvantaged areas throughout England, finding implications for U.S. education. England is trying to upgrade standards by implementing a national curriculum and a national assessment system. Both England and the U.S. are concerned with improving school climate and…

The authors present some guides for understanding the controversy over teacher competence and developing teacher competency programs and policies. (Editors)

Argues that the weak research base and continuing evaluation will cause the knowledge base of performance-based teacher education to change. Discusses the changes that could be expected. (Author/JF)

A participant in Minnesota's standards-based reform initiative claims Wade Nelson, in his May 1998 "Kappan" article, is misinformed about teachers' exclusion from this movement. The standards constitute a minimal competence level in reading, math, and writing, were developed cooperatively, and have raised teacher expectations of…

Debra Eckerman's response to the author's May 1998 "Kappan" article shows she sincerely, but mistakenly believes that the Minnesota standards-based reform movement will raise academic expectations for all students by attempting to control educational outcomes. Teachers should jettison their complacency to improve professionalism and…

Designed primarily for research and development, the commission described was set up to coordinate the nationwide performance-based teacher education movement. The research and development plan is directed to defining teacher competence, measuring it, and evaluating systems of training for teaching competence. (JF)

A heated controversy occurred when the Texas State Board of Education mandated competency based teacher education (CBTE) for all of the State's 66 teacher preparatory institutions. This is an account of developments in Texas by two major proponents of CBTE. (Author/JF)

A heated controversy occurred when the Texas State Board of Education mandated competency based teacher education (CBTE) for all of the State's 66 teacher preparatory institutions. The author, who has led a movement of professional groups seeking an attorney general's ruling against the mandate, argues that this mandate violates the professor's…

An individualized performance-based teacher education (IPTE) program was first implemented at Weber State College in September 1970. The author, brought to Weber State to evaluate the program, reveals its strengths and weaknesses. (Author/JF)

Candidates at schools of education accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) will be expected to show mastery of their fields' content knowledge and demonstrate that they can teach effectively. Administrators will have to demonstrate skill in creating an effective learning environment. (MLH)

Examines the idea of competency/performance based teacher education to determine if it is a fad, or if it has real promise for reform. The authors urge that a single definition for C/PBTE be developed. They argue that while there are some short-range benefits to be derived from installing a C/PBTE program, it will take years of research and…

Describes how Arizona educators fear that the threat of noncertification will be used, under a new performance-based'' program, to dictate what and how they will teach. (Author)