A study examined the effects on teacher performance and attitudes of several manipulations of the conditions under which the microteaching supervisor provides feedback: he bases his critique on (1) a videotape of the microteaching lesson which he views with the microteaching teacher (VT group); (2) an audiotape instead (AT group); (3) his…

To determine if the career needs of undergraduate students entering a teacher preparation program would be similar to the needs expressed by experienced teachers on the Minnesota Importance Questionnaire (MIP), the responses of 100 undergraduate elementary education students at Michigan State University were compared to those of 178 career…

THE GRADUATE SCHOOLS OF EDUCATION OF 10 (MOSTLY MIDWESTERN STATE) UNIVERSITIES WERE EXAMINED TO DETERMINE HOW THEY RELATE TO THE GRADUATE OFFICE, THE TYPES OF DEGREES GRANTED, AND THE QUALITY OF THEIR PROGRAMS. EACH OF THE 10 GRADUATE DEANS, AS WELL AS OTHER INVOLVED PERSONS, WERE INTERVIEWED, AND PRINTED MATERIAL, INCLUDING THE GRADUATE…

Undergraduate students in education and engineering estimated the mean salaries of four groups of teachers. Prospective engineers were generally more accurate than prospective teachers, and males were more accurate than females. Salary was more important to prospective engineers, while other benefits were more important to prospective teachers.…

The Carnegie Foundation commissioned a collection of essays as part of the Carnegie Initiative on the Doctorate (CID). Essays and essayists represent six disciplines that are part of the CID: chemistry, education, English, history, mathematics, and neuroscience. Intended to engender conversation about the conceptual foundation of doctoral…

Initial teacher preparation students (n=74) completed Extended Objective Measure of Ego Identity Status (EOM-EIS) and Identity Style. Factor analysis using all EOM-EIS subscales and four Identity Style subscales yielded five factors that explained 76% of variability in correlation matrix. Findings support theoretical speculation concerning process…

A study of 54 technology education majors and 35 other education majors found the following: 84% of technology and 91% of other majors owned computers; there was little difference in computer use by major or class level; technology majors used drafting and presentation graphics significantly more; and differences were more related to age than to…

This paper is based on a recently completed three-year research project undertaken with staff and students at one department of education studies in a university in England. We explored the reasons given by students for enrolling in a degree-level programme in Educational Studies, reviewed their experiences and perceptions during their studies and…

As defined by critical theorists, critical multicultural education requires the development of a critical consciousness ("conscientization"). The elements of critical consciousness include dialogue, problemposing, and the exploration of generative themes such as race, class, and gender. The formation of a partnership between university students…

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using concept mapping to promote reflective instructional decision-making among junior level education preservice teachers when planning lessons for elementary and secondary students. The researchers were interested in determining if there was a connection between the use of concept mapping…

Purpose: This study examines the factors that predict who among those receiving educational administration doctorates is most likely to become a faculty member. Research Design: The study uses 10 years of data on all doctoral recipients from programs in educational administration gathered from the Survey of Earned Doctorates (1990 to 2000).…

The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge levels of popular biotechnological issues of Turkish science and elementary teacher candidates. A questionnaire was administered during 2006-2007 school term to 336 students pursuing their education in the departments of science and elementary education in two Turkish universities. The…

University courses preparing elementary education majors to incorporate creative movement into their teaching methodology are becoming requirements in many schools of education around the country. The article addresses three questions pertinent to preparing upcoming teachers: 1. How can pre-service generalist teachers develop an appreciation of…