This paper explores the many and diverse factors that have driven changes to the field-based component of a program of teacher education in a large Canadian university over the past 10 years. We look at key contexts of influence to any work in program change; that of internal and external bodies at the institutional level, the operational or…

This discussion describes an evaluation model designed to complement a curriculum development project, the primary goal of which is to structure a performance based program for preservice teachers. Data collected from the implementation of this four-phase model can be used to make decisions for developing and changing performance objectives and…

To evaluate vocational teacher education as comprehensively as possible, a model was developed which is applicable statewide, based upon the primary delivery system of public institutions of higher education, inclusive of the three major missions of vocational teacher education (instructional services, research and development activities, and…