Although MAT pedagogy-only programs provide opportunities for career changers and college graduates with an expedited pathway into a teaching career while working and attending graduate school, there are concerns regarding whether these teachers possess strong subject matter knowledge. The purpose of this study is to examine MAT pedagogy-only…

Field placement within teacher education represents a topic of interest for all preservice teacher programs. Present research addresses a set of important questions regarding field placement: (1) What pedagogical methodologies facilitate deep learning during field experiences? (2) Is there a significant difference in treatment effect for…

Criticizes the typical methods course, which has students devise lesson plans without giving them the opportunity to test the plans on those for whom it is intended. (JA)

Schools of education have failed in attempting to alert undergraduate and graduate teaching majors concerning alternative careers or to formally assist them in making or altering career decisions. (DS)

Since much of the success of a student's early field experience seems to be the result of the quality and quantity of interaction with pupils and the cooperating teacher, this study examined differences in interactions of elementary and secondary early field experience students. Results are discussed. (MT)

Beginning education majors conducting in-depth interviews with experienced teachers as part of an introductory course is described. The interview would provide preservice teachers with more information on which to base a career decision and would enable them to switch majors, if so desired. A list of interview guidelines is included. (JM)

Three practicum components are presented for consideration: A developmental reading practicum, a curriculum innovation practicum, and a reverse-student- teaching-assignment-level practicum. (DS)

Examination of measures used to predict the academic success of elementary education majors indicated that Scholastic Aptitude Test scores were valid predictors of school success. is noted that high school rank appeared to predict grades and took both ability and motivation into account. (CB)

A program established in Georgia in 1968 offers education students an early, firsthand experience with public school students and lists desired objectives. (SK)

Many teacher education programs are moving toward some type of selective admissions procedures ranging from tests of competence in oral and written communication to committee assessments using multiple criteria. The screening technique proposed in this study is a reading proficiency test, measuring teacher candidates' ability to read textbook…

Differences in study skills were examined in college seniors majoring in elementary (N=146) and in secondary education (N=115). Results found that their overall levels of study skills were similar, but that the groups had different approaches to studying. (SM)

Teacher training institutions should assess the competency level of their graduates so that needed changes in teacher education programs can be made. A model for assessing teacher education graduates and the teacher education program is described. (CJ)

Schools of education are graduating incompetent and even illiterate teachers. Methods for salvaging public schools from incompetence and mediocrity include: (1) screening tests for students entering teaching programs; (2) liberal arts in the teacher preparation program; and (3) administrators teaching at least one course. (JN)