The intellectual and political activity at Teachers College during the 1930's contributed to enlargement of twentieth-century American progressivism. (IAH)

The importance of instruction in the use of books, bibliography, and library economy is recognized by institutions of higher education in the United States. In many of the universities, colleges, and normal schools of the country prescribed courses are given in the book arts and bibliography. To obtain statistical and other data relating to…

A former graduate student at Teachers College recalls the celebrated educational leaders who taught there 1930-45; their teaching styles and techniques, the prevalence of field studies in the graduate program, and the instructional stimulus provided by New York's cultural environment. (IAH)

Reviews the history of the development of departments and schools of education, and discusses the corresponding development of education libraries with respect to the quality of library services. A 48-item bibliography is included. (CHC)

One in a collection of papers on self-made millionaire and educational philanthropist George Peabody highlights his establishment of the Peabody Education Fund, noting the far-reaching effects of that gift to southern education. The paper also presents a brief history of the life, work, and death of George Peabody. (SM)

Examines the history of British Columbia's (BC) teacher education, including subject-based examinations, normal schools, and transfer of teacher education to universities. The article reviews the BC College of Teachers' efforts to establish itself and exercise its legislative mandate, noting it has raised the awareness of teacher education in BC.…

The preparation of elementary school teachers in the middle and late 19th century increasingly included city normal training schools. The city school board of Akron, Ohio, reflected this trend and established its own normal training school in 1898. This paper documents the preservice training of teachers within the city training school, the…

Describes the early years of teacher education at Johns Hopkins University. Maintains that the program had a sophisticated concept of teaching that included elementary and advanced instruction, continuing education activities, training programs for public and university-bound teachers, and a pedagogical emphasis in the various disciplines. (BSR)

The model institutions which have shaped American graduate schools of education emerged between 1900 and 1940. Tensions between academic and professional interests as well as between professional school and school of education faculties led to estrangement within the field and further tensions between educational schools and their universities.…

Traces the evolution of the discourse about pedagogy from the seventeenth century, when pedagogy was oriented toward instructional improvement; to the twentieth century, when faculties of education became more interested in producing scientific research than research that was relevant to the practice of teaching. Elaborates a new theory of…

This monograph traces the history of Iowa State University from its founding in 1868 to 1982. Following a brief description of the background of teacher training in the ancient world, and its development in Europe and subsequently the United States, the foundations laid for an educational system in mid-western United States are discussed. Iowa…

One of several papers on educational philanthropist George Peabody summarizes his gifts to and support of higher education. After a history of his life and business career, the paper discusses his influence on other philanthropists, examines his support of schools, museums, housing projects, and details his lifetime honors. (SM)

Traces the development of teacher education in Birmingham, England, from the Victorian period through the 1920s. Describes the transition of Mason College and the Birmingham Day Training College into the education department of Birmingham University. Discusses women's education, teacher training for men, student life, faculty, and curriculum. (DK)

In the face of widespread belief that women were unsuitable for physical education, Amy Morris Homans and Mary Hemenway founded the Boston Normal School of Gymnastics in 1889 to train female physical education teachers. Later, the school affiliated with Wellesley College and established a graduate program directed by Homans. (PP)

The article examines the development, implementation, and dismantling of the Division of Teacher Education, Indiana University during the mid-1970s. This reform effort sought to institutionalize change in preservice teacher preparation. (IAH)