Major objectives of a 1-trimester research training project were (1) to introduce outstanding undergraduates in the behavioral and social sciences to educational research and (2) to introduce outstanding undergraduates currently preparing for the teaching profession to the field of educational research as a possible future career. Approximately…

A 36-week pilot training program for 20 outstanding undergraduates in education and in the behavioral and social sciences was conducted in 1966. It was designed to assist students (1) to develop basic competencies in measurement techniques and statistical research designs appropriate to educational research, (2) to engage in individual study in…

Twelve instructional modules for Project BECOMING were administered to an undergraduate class of elementary education majors as part of their social studies methods course, in order to promote sex blindness, prevent sex-role stereotyping, and develop teachers who were supportive of students trying out new roles. The modules included: Values…

This study, undertaken at Bradley University (Peoria, Illinois), sought to determine the comparative effects on writing skills and knowledge of students in two different sequences of English composition: (1) two semesters taken the freshman year, English 101-102, and (2) one semester taken the freshman year and one semester the junior year,…

The Ideal Student Description Q-Sort was developed originally as a predictive instrument to determine probable success rates as teachers based upon the teacher candidate's perceptions of students in general. The Q-Sort consists of 84 items describing "openness" and "closedness" in a student and reveals the extent to which a…

This is a guide to several sources of financial aid for minority students who wish to attend graduate school in education. One of these sources is the school to which the student applies. When application forms and catalogs are requested, the student should also ask for financial aid information and forms. These may include the Graduate and…

Current teacher shortages are particularly acute in small rural communities, in certain urban areas, and in certain teaching disciplines. As educational and policy leaders struggle to find solutions to the teacher shortages, they are also questioning who should be delivering teacher training and certification programs. Community college teacher…

This journal issue focuses on the role of the community college in training K-12 teachers. The chapters included in this volume are as follows: (1) "Community College Roles in Teacher Education: Current Approaches and Future Possibilities," by Townsend and Ignash; (2) "Transfer Issues in Preservice Undergraduate Teacher Education…

This study investigated whether stimulated recall could facilitate the transfer of expertise through the provision of models of expert special educators in real-world context to student teachers. Participants were 19 special education teachers with at least 5 years of experience who were recognized as superior special education teachers by their…

This paper examines rural conditions from three perspectives: education, demographics, and economics from national, state and regional data sources; Rural Attitude Survey data from students at Western Carolina University in the Appalachian mountain region; and concerns of teachers about education in the region derived from focus group discussions.…

The primary purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which selected course experiences influenced preservice teachers' perceptions of their comfort and competence levels in planning and implementing family involvement programs in schools. The subjects were early childhood and elementary teacher education students (N=105) enrolled in a…

The Connecticut Department of Education is in the process of generating a new Beginning Educator Support and Training Program (B.E.S.T.), which features a vision for the future, standards for elementary teaching, and performance and portfolio assessments. The aim is to develop a fluid plan for professional development of teachers. This case study…

Graduate students (N=72) and undergraduate seniors (N=84) enrolled in education courses were surveyed regarding their perceptions of future professional curricular needs. Comparisons between the two groups revealed a general consensus regarding practical curricular changes perceived to be necessary in professional preparation for teaching. Both…

The Education Graduates' Post-Degree Learning Needs Study, conducted in fall 1996 and winter 1997, examined the post-degree learning needs of faculty/college of education graduates. Research activities included a literature review, a written survey of education graduates, research in two university graduate classes, telephone interviews with…

Using U.S. Office of Education data, bachelor's degree awards in seven curriculum areas in black land-grant institutions from 1967 to 1977 were analyzed. A widening range of curriculum pursuits was found, with increases particularly in business, engineering, and the social sciences, and a large decrease in education. (MSE)