The results of this survey include: course requirements in mathematics and education; nature of activities for preparation of teaching; availability of facilities for students; and strengths and problems of programs. (MK)

This paper discusses the revision of the Elementary and Secondary Masters Degree Programs at Indiana University at South Bend. There were several reasons for revising the programs: (1) new faculty members with different orientations were eager to work on program development; (2) increasing graduate enrollments emphasized the need to take a closer…

A proposal is presented for developing a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at California State University, Bakersfield. The criteria for a MAT program are examined by outlining existing programs at: (1) Harvard Graduate School; (2) University of California, Berkeley; (3) Portland State University; (4) Stanford University; (5) University of…

Low national reading achievement scores and inadequate academic and certification requirements provide the fundamental rationale for extending and refining regulations concerning the amount of course work required in elementary and secondary education programs. The theoretical and practical reading backgrounds of both prospective and inservice…

The 1968 teacher certification regulations of New York State are discussed from the standpoint of changes in requirements for teacher certification. These regulations base certification upon performance. The question of who shall have the authority to certify teachers is discussed. For the English teacher, the 1968 regulations allow permanent…

To assess the degree to which educational media training is included in teacher education programs, the Association for Educational Communications and Technology conducted a national survey of undergraduate teacher education institutions and state boards of education. Results are presented in tables and a map showing state accreditation…

Reactions from local educators to the proposed combined Masters Degree Program in Elementary and Secondary Education at Indiana University, South Bend, were elicited in personal interviews, group meetings, written responses, and telephone conversations. Responses and questions are summarized according to the format of the program description under…

The Area of Emphasis in bilingual-bicultural education at the University of Connecticut (Storrs) began in September 1981, offering masters', sixth year, and doctoral degree programs. Its goals are to address the needs of limited- and non-English speaking students in bilingual classrooms by preparing teachers, teacher trainers, curriculum…

Over 100 colleges in 38 states offering programs leading to the degree of Master of Arts in the Teaching of English are listed in this directory. For each program, information is provided on admission requirements, program content, teaching activities involved, minimum time required to obtain the degree, usual number of students in the program,…

UNDERGRADUATE TEACHER-TRAINING IN LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGES WITH HIGH MODERN LANGUAGE ENROLLMENTS AND GOOD GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION WAS SURVEYED WITH REGARD TO COURSE REQUIREMENTS, PRACTICE TEACHING, AND FUTURE TEACHER-TRAINING PLANS. RESPONSES WERE RECEIVED FROM THE CHAIRMEN OF 335 FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENTS IN 244 COLLEGES. SEVENTY PERCENT OF THE…

A significant increase in secondary psychology instruction in Ohio over the last decade led to initiation of state certification in psychology. At the same time national interest in precollege psychology was evident in the activities of the American Psychological Association and other groups. In spring, 1973, an Ohio survey of teacher training in…

IMPROVEMENT IN TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS IS BEING IMPLEMENTED TO INSURE A CORPS OF QUALIFIED LANGUAGE TEACHERS WHO CAN MEET THE DEMANDS OF MODERN CURRICULA. NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT INSTITUTES, FILMS, CONSULTANTS, AND TEACHERS MANUALS ACCOMPANYING NEW MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSERVICE TEACHERS. FUTURE TEACHERS ARE BEING AIDED BY MORE…

INFORMATION IS PRESENTED BASED ON RESPONSES OF 203 DEPARTMENT CHAIRMEN TO A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDYING THE TRAINING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS AT THE UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL. SUBJECTS SURVEYED WERE COURSE REQUIREMENTS, PROFICIENCY TESTS, METHODS COURSES, PRACTICE TEACHING, NUMBER OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE GRADUATES, AND PLANS FOR CHANGES IN THE TEACHER…