The article discusses the need for new and different programmatic alternatives to train competent teachers in the future. The relationships between learning disabilities, competency based teacher education programs, and hierarchical theories of human development are explored and preliminary suggestions are offered in hopes of producing alternative…

The article discusses the reasons for movement toward competency-based teacher education (CBTE), characteristics of CBTE schemes and associated problems particularly in the field of learning disabilities, and analyzes differences between teaching competencies and teacher competence. (Author/MC)

Described are several checklists used in the evaluation of specific teacher competencies appropriate to the field of learning disabilities; and reviewed are a book on nonvocal communication and a guide to drama activities. (DB)

The objectives and content areas of knowledge included in competency testing programs for beginning teachers in the areas of learning disabilities were analyzed. Similarity was found in state requirements. Tables detailing objectives addressed by state tests offer guidance to teacher training programs. (Author/DB)

Data from a survey of 299 practitioners were assembled to identify needed competencies of administrative and direct service personnel in implementing postsecondary support programs for learning-disabled students. Key competencies identified by instructors include assessment skills, cognitive interventions, and instructional skills, whereas…

This article explains how key principles of holistic constructivism were used to revise a graduate teacher education program in behavior disorders and develop a portfolio model of evaluation, involving individualized portfolios, applied projects, collaborative work, and student evaluation, to demonstrate competency in eight areas. Three students…