Research has indicated the importance of evaluating the experiences related to developing e-portfolios (electronic portfolio) to contribute to the overall excellence in teaching and learning. Researchers (instructors) of the present study used an exit e-portfolios, a questionnaire and follow up interviews to describe development and evaluation of…

In the Information Communication Technology era teachers will have to wisely use the online environment in order to realize a new pedagogy. The penetration of the internet and collaborative online instruments to teaching and learning affect the quality of teaching. We have developed a digital indicator to evaluate the quality of the online tasks…

Teacher training is discussed, focusing on the role of knowledge and performance in the training of skills, problems of design, and the effects of training methods. Research on the application and validity of training programs in the classroom and current knowledge of effective program components are reviewed. (TJH)

This handbook sets forth the specific state policies, evaluation procedures, and standards governing the approval of teacher education programs in South Carolina. An outline is provided of the self-evaluation process undertaken by colleges prior to on-site evaluation by the team of educators representing the state. The on-site evaluation of an…

The criteria listed in this manual are designed to evaluate teacher education programs in Georiga colleges that voluntarily agree to meet these standards. The standards were designed so that each institution has the opportunity to reflect its philosophy in programs offered, since most of the criteria reflect broad experiences that should be…

State program approval could significantly influence the redesign of teacher education programs because of its legal authority. This paper reviews the functions of state program approval, and compares these processes with those of national voluntary accreditation organizations, such as the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.…

This document provides an outline of specific standards for teacher education programs in South Carolina. Outcome indicators that measure the effectiveness of both the general and the specific components of the basic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels are: (1) the proportion of students attaining the passing score on the…

The Utah State Board of Education has established a system of evaluation of teacher education programs based on "program approval." The purpose of the standards is to evaluate all teacher education programs in the State of Utah on a 6-year cycle. This guide has been prepared to assist administrators and faculty at teacher education…