This essay discusses the concerns of college students and graduates regarding the teaching profession, and reviews the experiences of a former teacher who is now a university professor of education. The problem of credit transfer between community college and university programs is examined, along with the job market for new teachers. Prospective…

Research studies on the academic ability of individuals recruited into teacher education have produced mixed findings; some studies have found that academically talented teachers tend to leave the classroom in greater numbers than less academically capable colleagues, while other findings have indicated that teaching attracts and retains those…

At issue in this case is the validity of specified uses by North Carolina of the National Teacher Examinations (NTE), a standardized testing program produced and administered by Educational Testing Service. This brief amicus curiae is designed to assist the Court in distinguishing among the valid and inappropriate uses of the NTE and the different…

The growth of nonschool educational programs that are supported by business, government, and other groups is described. Teacher educators should keep abreast of new developments in this area, because they may need to train teachers for these expanding programs. (PP)

Scottish teachers' job uncertainty results from school funding problems, trends toward part-time or temporary employment, labor mobility, and qualifications mismatch. Continuing professional development of teachers may help alleviate concerns over teaching standards in Scottish schools, but a more comprehensive review of the recruitment, training,…

Improvement in the quality of education is a concern shared by all the Member States of the European Community. The in-service training of teachers is a critical factor in the pursuit of this objective. Increasingly rapid changes in society (economic, technological, social, and cultural) mean that teachers are constantly faced with new syllabuses…

The public has recognized the importance of high quality science education as it relates to the development of personal life skills and the pursuit of technologically oriented professions. This report provides staffing and enrollment data for science education in schools in the state of Kentucky. The report identifies areas for needed staff…

Racism remains a distinct factor in problems faced by black teachers and teacher educators. The number of black teachers in the public schools is diminishing, especially in the southern states, where the black student population is the highest. The higher education environment has been undergoing drastic changes in faculty and student body…

This bibliography lists material on the topic of job placement, retention, and educational requirements for teachers and student teachers. Sources consulted include the British Education Index (the Library Association), the Canadian Education Index (CEA), Canadian Books in Print Subject Guide (University of Toronto), the Current Index to Journals…

The Miller-Unruh Reading Act of 1965 was passed to promote the prevention and early correction of reading difficulties and the achievement of high quality education in California. The law provides for the employment of teachers specifically trained to teach reading, for monetary incentive to encourage such training, and for the establishment and…

A framework is proposed for the rigorous and continuing exercise of quality control in teacher education. The major focus is on the individual measures of quality control which can be exercised at eight critical points in the preparation and practice of a teacher: (1) college admission; (2) admission to teacher education programs; (3) student…

Presents three case studies of physics teachers who left for business and industrial positions. Problems identified as contributing to the teacher shortage are low rates of initial training and low teacher morale. Using extra pay to solve the problem is questioned and predictions are made based on the case studies. (JM)

Using a pilot version of an instrument designed to probe perceptions of undergraduates in areas related to teaching as a profession and the desirability of teacher education programs, this study begins to develop a base upon which to formulate strategies for understanding and dealing with declining enrollment in teacher education programs. A…

This resource guide for disabled educators is organized chronologically according to typical stages of career preparation and employment. Part One is a discussion of the process of deciding on an education career, completing a teacher training program, and obtaining certification. It highlights specific barriers that disabled persons have faced in…

Declining enrollment in Ontario, a mild issue in the early 1970s, became a crisis by 1976, and was spelled out as such in 1978. Teacher surplus, not shortage, became a new reality. Inservice training thus acquired new importance in overall teacher development since it stands as one of the few options left to teachers trying to save their jobs.…