This article describes collaborative efforts to frame university teacher preparation program activities within transfer of learning and transformative learning theories to promote teacher leadership. Specifically, we describe (a) a community sponsored, public school, campus-based experience during an introductory teacher preparation course; (b) a…

The Clinical Approach to Teacher Education at Boise State Colleges places its students into two concurrent classes which run for two consecutive semesters and which emphasize the integration of theory and practice. Its ultimate goal is the development of a culminating year-long internship for the study of child behavior, curriculum, and…

A student teacher is often liable to be placed in a conflictive situation between faculty consultants and cooperating teachers who have widely differing conceptions of the role of the ideal teacher. None of the possible responses of a student teacher are conducive to effective learning, especially the decision to "get by." This conflict can be…

The use of simulation as an instructional alternative for in-service training of supervising teachers becomes increasingly more worthy of study. In reference to the student teacher/supervising teacher relationship, research indicates that the development of communication skills, cultural value systems, professional attitudes and self concept are…

Teacher growth is an on-going, developmental process that continues through the teacher's career. Four phases to full professional development are explored in this article. Aspects of each phase are described, and competencies that should serve as a foundation for a developmental model are discussed. (DF)

Situational teaching means systematic and deliberate instruction in the context of the school setting. Three theoretical models for supervision are contrasted with the STEP (School-based Teacher Education Program) model. (JN)

San Diego State University has evaluated the effectiveness of their Clinical Supervision Model Program for cooperating teachers and student teachers. The goals of the program were to: (1) integrate a clinical training component within the School of Teacher Education; (2) develop a three-year training model for supervisors, student teachers, and…

The ratings given by supervising teachers to student teachers over a two-year period were studied with the aim of determining a consensus on evaluating the student teaching experience. The following nine performance variables were selected as important to successful teaching: (1) enthusiasm; (2) English usage; (3) poise; (4) classroom control; (5)…

Student and cooperating teachers must protect themselves from legal problems by introducing legislation where none exists, particularly on the state level. (LH)

The author presents and discusses the comments of a group of student teachers on feedback and how they use it to monitor the development of their teaching skills. (Author/SJL)

Shrinking budgets, demands for supervisory contact, and the rural isolation of Indiana University of Pennsylvania create special problems for pre student-teaching and student teaching. Describes a proposed project that will use interactive video technology to supervise student-teaching practica in distant locations. Outlines project phases,…

Uses the 19 postulates from "Teachers for Our Nation's Schools" (Goodlad, 1991) as a framework to assess Montessori teacher education and discuss potential strengths, areas for growth and development, and directions for further study. Areas discussed include core staff, curriculum, programs, and collaboration between teacher education programs and…

This paper critically considers teacher education in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It was stimulated by an exchange programme between student teachers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland for a period of school-based work in each other's jurisdictions. It examines recent curricular developments, partnership with…

This slide-tape presentation, with accompanying manuscript, describes the physical make-up and the functions of a teacher education center. According to the presentation, a teacher education center is a cluster of two or three geographically contiguous elementary or secondary schools. It is administered by a coordinator who is selected jointly by…

The student teacher center, in which college supervisors, cooperating teachers, and student teachers share planning, observing, supervision, and evaluation, has greatly improved teacher education in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. (Author/DS)