An operational, noncategorical, performance based teacher education program for the preparation of teachers of the handicapped at the Department of Special Education, University of Northern Iowa is described in the text of a panel presentation. Panel members address historical perspectives of the training program, key features of the program,…

Describes a study which found that the prospective special education teachers in the study population had severe deficits in their knowledge of basic phonics. (JM)

Over 600 special education teacher educators completed questionnaires about conditions and satisfaction with various aspects of their work. Five discrete job satisfaction factors were identified, with statistically significant differences according to age, marital status, sex, academic rank, tenure status, salary, and number of years in higher…

Considers quality control in teacher education in terms of inhibitors and contributors to quality control in special education. Among the inhibitors are teacher surplus, change in educational demands, and the special education image; and contributors are high quality as a priority, talent of faculty members, positive agency and professional…

The article describes a model of special education teacher preparation used at Purdue University (Indiana). Guided practicum experiences and student teacher implementation of critical teacher effectiveness variables are critical components of the model. (Author/DB)

Preservice teachers in a practicum working with children with severe emotional and/or behavioral disorders kept reflective journals. They developed an appreciation for special educators and heightened awareness of students with special needs. (SK)

The University of Connecticut's undergraduate special education program, which uses the prescriptive teaching approach to train special education teachers, is described. Student support services that help "high risk" candidates succeed in a demanding program are outlined. Program elements and evaluation criteria that provide students…

The paper describes the criterion performance approach, a competency based teacher education program for special education majors in a small, rural church-related private college (Cumberland College in Kentucky). The program serves a relatively large student body with only a few instructors. Entrance requirements are listed as is a recommended…

These standards and guidelines have been developed by the membership of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and approved by its governance as the best vehicle for evaluating the variety of special education personnel preparation programs. The CEC system of standard/guideline development assures the National Council for Accreditation of…

The paper describes a microcomputer simulation program developed to train preservice special education teachers in the use of basic behavior modification skills. The program was written in SuperPILOT on an Apple IIe using a BCD interface card and a Panasonic NV 8200 video tape recorder. Production suggestions are offered. The incorporation of…

Three papers address the competency based teacher education (CBTE) movement, particularly as it relates to teachers of the visually handicapped. In the fist paper, I. Holman and G. Scholl review some of the activities related to CBTE in regular, special, and visually handicapped education to determine current status of the field, to identify major…

Described is the basic structure of the Postgraduate Teacher Training Center of Special Education in Norway. Among areas considered are admission qualifications, subjects covered in the training program, the five specialization courses, and practical educational problems and principles. (SBH)

A cooperative teacher training program has resulted in graduate preparation of teachers from the varied geographic areas of Peru in the field of mental retardation. With opening for at least 20 teachers in each promotion, with 10 supported by the Ministry of Education, the expansion of services for exceptional children has become a reality.…

The study examined the phonic competency of 62 teachers enrolled in learning disabilities courses. (Author/SBH)

An advanced course in teaching the gifted, offered by the University of Ottawa, provides teachers with a practicum to experience co-learning strategies with gifted students and enriched learning opportunities for gifted students in a tutorial setting. (CB)