This analysis of data from the 1999-00 Schools and Staffing Survey examined the 50 states and District of Columbia on their progress toward improving teacher quality. States were evaluated on the extent to which they assessed teachers, whether they had less out-of-field teaching, and how they prepared and developed teachers. Results indicated that…

This book is intended to help teacher preparation educators, building level leaders, staff developers, and teacher mentors address school-work patterns in five critical areas that may impact teacher attrition and retention. It supports a view of professional development that fosters the active involvement of teachers in customizing their own…

This publication describes the pilot Teacher Dialogue Forums, which provided Georgia teachers with an opportunity to: learn about current research on teaching and the teaching profession; share their views and learn from colleagues; and let their voices be heard and used to shape practice and policy in teaching. A total of 250 teachers…

Addresses the needs of beginning special education teachers in small, rural school districts; describes strategies for recruiting special education teachers in rural areas; describes programs that small and rural school districts can use to orient new teachers to the school and community; and identifies strategies for retaining teachers in rural…

Suggests a presentation as a procedure by which a demonstration of a candidate's teaching ability becomes a regular part of the campus visit. (Author/PG)

University lecturers undergoing training revealed that the lecture situation was a greater source of anxiety to the respondents of a 1973 survey than other teaching situations such as seminars or tutorials. (Author)

In 1973, Tennessee Technological University developed and implemented a model for systematic data gathering and for evaluating its teacher education programs. During the twelfth year (1984-85) of the operation of the project, three distinct groups of graduates who had completed either the bachelor or master's degree program were studied. The basic…

The Initiation to Teaching project, designed by the Alberta (Canada) Ministry of Education, provides continued professional training to graduates of schools of education. The project's internship environment facilitates the transition from student to professional teacher. The project allows for: (1) refinement of teaching skills; (2) development…

This longitudinal study of beginning teachers in Kentucky yields a number of characteristics useful in identifying persons most likely to obtain and retain teaching positions in secondary education. The Western Kentucky University Teacher Preparation Evaluation Program (TPEP), begun in 1971, follows careers of elementary and secondary school…

Prescribes a structural approach to report writing that beginning teachers in the subject area can use to give continuity to the course while teaching basic English and report mechanics. (RL)

The author very briefly raises questions to the beginning college teacher about content, method, and preparation; and notes texts of historical value by William James and E. B. Titchener. (SE)

Deans of education in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education have developed a State System Teacher Quality Assurance Program to help graduates of all Pennsylvania state system universities. For the proposed program, the deans examined qualifying conditions and remedial interventions, planning a highly replicable pilot program for…

A commencement speech to aspiring teachers discusses the complexities of becoming a teacher to help graduates cope realistically with any obstacles they might encounter. The paper stresses that teaching young children is an intensely personal experience that is well worth the struggle. (SM)

Discusses the particulars of the new faculty orientation program at Kean University (New Jersey). Highlights those areas which were most advantageous. Makes suggestions on how the program might be further improved. (RS)

Suggests communication department chairs question the usefulness of mentoring for new faculty members. Examines the mentor's functions and indicates special concerns that may affect mentoring in academia. Argues that a formal mentoring process benefits the new hiree. Provides concrete guidance that a mentor can offer in the areas of scholarship,…