Discusses historical underpinnings of five "burnt water" paradoxes representing both destruction (burning) and life (water): professionalism, teaching and learning, market and standards, social justice and diversity, and change. Asserts that "burnt water" paradoxes are greatest challenges facing schools of education in 21st century. (Contains 22…

Responds to Goodlad's article, "Whither Schools of Education?" suggesting that it is a negative piece, arguing that Goodlad should be much more optimistic and hopeful, and explaining that Goodlad's humanitarian narrative and his collaboration design will become the dominant model for teacher education in the future (though his agenda…

Do we prepare teachers for the schools we wish all children could attend or do we prepare teachers for the schools where they are most likely to find a position? The authors address the often-asked question What do beginning teachers need to know? by making the case that we must prepare teachers for the disparate conditions found on the…

Despite the enormous problems facing colleges of education, administrators are changing their programs to meet the national agenda for excellence in education. Changes include reliance upon a solid knowledge base, micro-technology, rigorous program standards, extensive clinical or practicum experiences, and the recruitment of excellent candidates.…

To transform and revitalize education and to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to instruct and prepare all American students for the next century, teacher education and professional development have been designated as one of the National Education Goals (added to the original six in 1994). The goal suggests that practicing teachers are key…

Describes and praises ways in which the Holmes Group report, committed to redesigning the education of teachers, goes beyond prior movements to reform teacher education. Urges the active cooperation of universities, granting agencies, politicians, faculties, teachers, and others in supporting and accomplishing the required changes. (IW)

This paper presents an overview of the current state of teacher education in the United States and identifies a series of issues for action. Topics addressed include: (1) the function and form of higher education institutions offering education programs; (2) characteristics of education faculties; (3) student enrollment; (4) job placement of…