This study investigated the underexplored topic of teacher preparation program admissions processes by interviewing faculty and analyzing program documents. We investigated how 31 K-12 mathematics and science teacher preparation programs (MSTPPs) and faculty attend to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social and racial justice (DEIJ). Specific…

This study investigates the predictive validity and policy impact of Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation minimum admission requirements in Standard 3.2 on teacher preparation programs (TPPs), their applicants, and the broader field of educator preparation. Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and Graduate Record Examination (GRE)…

Student teacher observation supported the hypotheses that those with high Identity Diffusion Indexes and Identity Resolution Indexes would (a) receive lower grades in student teaching, (b) accept fewer learner ideas in classroom interaction, and (c) ask fewer higher level questions during classroom interaction, thereby suggesting the use of…

There is general professional consensus that accreditation should function to control quality, but the mechanisms for such control need considerable study. (JD)

This article reviews four basic issues which must be addressed before selection into teacher preparation and into the profession can be meaningful. These issues are: the purpose of selection; standards and criteria for selection; professional judgment of teacher candidates; and legal and ethical considerations of the selection process. (Author/MT)

Through an in-depth analysis of one student's biography of why she became a teacher candidate and what affected development of her pedagogical platform, this essay argues for the recognition of biographical influences in the admission process and the creation of programs that sustain progressive ideals through the initial phases of teaching.…

This article identifies the characteristics of learning diabled education majors, examines the underlying legal issues presently affecting teacher education, and proposes equitable guidelines and procedures for ensuring quality preservice training for the learning-disabled. (Author/CB)

Results are presented of a national survey gathering data on selected characteristics of master's degree in education programs at public and private colleges with under 10,000 students. (JD)

Revised standards for teacher education programs are discussed, with emphasis on changes from present standards, clarifications of existing standards, and questions about the application of the standards. (JD)

Research shows that many students entering teacher education programs are deficient in writing skills. This article focuses on how to develop, administer, and score a writing sample. (Author/CB)

Teacher education testing requirements for all of the states are displayed on a chart. Categories of information include: date of data revision, the name of the test, passing rates, and passing scores for both admission to teacher education programs and teacher certification. (JD)

Describes a "superteacher" program conducted at Moses City University. (JA)

Entry-level characteristics of teacher candidates who satisfied higher program admissions standards were compared with those of candidates who did not. Those who met the standards scored higher on most, but not all, measures of achievement. The two groups expressed similar educational beliefs and levels of commitment to teaching. (Author/IAH)

This article addresses issues and problems in recruiting minorities into teaching, including diminution of minority teacher candidates, the influence of competency tests for admittance to teacher education programs, the academic preparation of teacher candidates, and the development of programs to attract qualified minorities into teacher…