Describes the five stages through which teachers pass in their professional lifetime (the "honeymoon," competence, power, maintenance, and conversion). (RL)

Presents the comments of eight teachers addressing the issue of encouraging promising students to consider teaching as a profession. (KEH)

Discusses and reviews the book "Small Victories: The Real World of a Teacher, Her Students and Their High School" by Samuel G. Freedman which prods the reader to examine the educator's role in society. Reflects on the book from a teacher's perspective. (MG)

Presents the comments and insights of seven experienced teachers concerning changes in teacher certification. (KEH)

Gives advice for the beginning teacher by narrating the experiences of one teacher's childhood and explaining how these experiences shaped the teacher's professional outlook. Concentrates on the qualities of thought and habit that teachers should bring to the teaching profession. (HB)

Gives advice for the beginning teacher. Concentrates on the qualities of thought and habit, especially hope, that one should bring to the teaching profession. Notes that schools can be horrible places where people, both teachers and students, behave horribly. (HB)

Reviews 15 books about teaching, school, or English education published in the 1980s that had a profound influence on teachers and teaching. Notes that these books focus on writing and writing instruction. (RS)

Gives responses of practicing teachers to the question, "What is your favorite novel--or play or biography or film--about teachers or teaching?" Presents citations, plot summaries, and thematic overviews of the works. (HB)

Contains 12 responses from secondary school teachers to the question: "What practices have you found most useful in inducting student teachers and beginning teachers into the profession?" (PRA)

Argues that reform of teaching conditions will only come through teachers' initiatives and crusades. Offers ways English teachers can improve their working conditions, including (1) achieving consensus among their colleagues; (2) presenting a workload study to principals, personnel directors, and superintendents; (3) requesting additional…