In attempting to develop standards, one first has to decide what it is that we wish to accomplish. This article discusses some of the things which need to be considered before developing certification standards for bilingual teachers. (NQ)

The print and electronic media approach the reporting of educational issues with negative simplicity depicting those in charge as unethical, incompetent, and engaged in some form of coverup. Examples of biased headlines followed by the real issues are given. (Author/MT)

Of 50 state special education directors, nearly 75 percent listed specific competency areas or courses considered unique to preparation of teachers of secondary learning disabled students. Fewer than 33 percent of the states felt that the needs of the adolescent and secondary programs were being addressed within the present required courses. (CL)

Discusses the supervisory class visit and subsequent tutorial as an important part of the teacher training process. (JOW)

A discussion of four dimensions to teacher education 1) instructional; 2) personal; 3) professional; and 4) community. Emphasis of article is on the instructional dimension. (Author/HB)

The secondary student teaching program at the University of New Hampshire incorporates resident supervisors'', teachers who supervise student teachers responsible for four of the supervisor's classes. (SP)

Suggests that closer cooperation between subject-oriented teachers and methods teachers could result in more effective teaching. (DS)

Author believes that teacher education should have as one of its most general functions the nurturing, enhancing, and informing of the passion to teach. (Author/CB)

The article examines some of the changes in attitude or activities required if schools of education are to meet the needs of the future. (MM)

The study analyzes students' perceptions of teacher characteristics within a graduate level department at Gallaudet College. Data revealed that students valued instructors who had extensive knowledge in the course content, exhibited positive interpersonal skills, and were open to different points of view. (Author/SB)