This booklet describes eight University of Washington teacher education projects in operation during the 1969-70 school year to develop and test various performance-based, field-experience approaches and a management system in which the university and cooperating school districts provided for released time for selected school personnel to serve as…

A program to recruit, train, and encourage persons to substitute teach in the inner-city schools of Minneapolis is discussed. A follow-up study was conducted by an independent evaluator, a year and one-half later. Results show that few participants were still on the job. Findings were: (1) 18 prcent of those teachers who completed the program…

This study aimed at assessing the relationships between the structures of the teaching occupation and teacher training institutions and the personality characteristics of teachers in Israel. The hypothesis considered was that recruitment by self-selection would promote an image of conservatism by bringing into teaching people with matched…

The projected severe shortage of teachers of visually-impaired learners necessitates the mobilization of educational leaders and parents to recruit undergraduate majors, examine the current selection standards, strengthen support of undergraduate training programs, garner financial support for undergraduate students, and market the profession to…

Lists 10 premises affecting the future of teaching, including trends toward teacher shortages, declining entry standards, unattractive salaries and working conditions, and standardized curricula. Presents three scenarios: business-as-usual, two-tiered (permanent senior teacher cadres instructing temporary teachers), and a professional scenario…

Although states have maintained a focus on recruiting and retaining teachers, many schools and districts still face daunting challenges in ensuring a qualified and competent teaching corps. It is particularly difficult for schools considered hard to staff-those with high concentrations of low-performing, low-income students; high teacher turnover;…

In response to a questionnaire, school districts that are members of the Council of the Great City Schools (n=40) supplied information about their immediate and anticipated demand for teachers, recruitment strategies, and efforts to encourage diversity in the teacher workforce. Cities surveyed were from across the country. Colleges from the Great…

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (IDEA) reiterates the mandate that students with disabilities receive their education with nondisabled peers to the maximum extent possible. This paper examines issues in the implementation of IDEA in rural settings. A survey of members of the American Council on Rural Special Education…

Twelve writers have contributed to this 30 page bulletin concerning contemporary problems of teacher education. (JS)

Proposes that a systems-management point of view be taken in revising present teacher education programs. (JM)

Examines the factors that are discouraging academically able college students from becoming secondary teachers. The author argues that teacher education should remain a university-based activity in order to attract better students and to ensure that these students will be academically prepared to educate children in common schools adequately. (SR)

Investigates the recruitment of new teachers with minority ethnic backgrounds using the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses in England. Curriculum uses interviews with staff at teacher training institutions. Reports there are differences among institutions related to attracting minority ethnic students. Includes references. (CMK)

The author provides a historical perspective on Blacks as teachers and reviews current trends. Several reasons for the declining enrollment of Blacks in teacher education programs are discussed and possible solutions focusing on recruiting and retaining Black teachers are provided. Increased funding is also suggested. (CH)

Discusses the development of vocational schools in China. Attributes the slow growth of technical education to government interest. Defines the primary problem as a shortage of good teachers. Suggests that regular universities adjust their specialities and that vocational schools recruit retired professionals and set up teacher training programs.…

This document is one of a series of studies that surveyed recruits to teaching drawn from nontraditional pools, such as retirees, homemakers, career switchers, and recent college graduates with mathematics and science degrees. The preparation programs for these prospective teachers are "nontraditional" in that they are designed specifically to…