Revised version of speech delivered at the Annual Conference, Joint Council of Language Associations, at the University of Kent, Canterbury, England, in December 1970. (DS)

The article stresses that research has not been a highly valued activity in education; although research in special education is somewhat different from that in education, generally, it may still be viewed as a microcosm of the broader field. Special educators must be involved in research. (DB)

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…

The paper reports on resolutions made at the 1975 summer seminar of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages (ADFL). The traditional competencies required for teaching at the undergraduate level are reviewed, along with innovations suggested at the seminar. Doctoral programs are also re-examined and changes recommended. (CLK)

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…

This document reports a conference attended by 137 representatives of institutions awarding the doctorate in education. They were invited to 1) study the findings of a research study ("An Inquiry into Conditions Affecting the Pursuit of the Doctoral Degree in the Field of Education"; see SP 004 600 and SP 004 601); 2) to draw their own conclusions…

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…

Speech delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages (ADFL), December 26, 1969, in Denver, Colorado. ADFL is an affiliate of the Modern Language Association of America. (DS)

Discusses recommendations for doctoral programs in science education, including that the doctoral student should author at least one research paper before the dissertation, participate in apprenticeship work with other agencies, such as the teacher education faculty or the audiovisual aids department, and be well-advised of all options available…

Reported are the results of a survey on preservice elementary mathematics teacher education programs in Canada conducted by the Commission on the Education of Teachers of Mathematics of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The Commission surveyed 22 teacher education institutions to ascertain the status of preservice programs. The…