Educational scholars often describe a research/practice divide. Similarly, students in teacher education programs often struggle to navigate the differences between university coursework and expectations they face in field-based placements. This self-study analyzes one researcher's attempt to address the research/practice divide from the position…

In recent years, much emphasis has been placed on constructivist methodologies and their potential benefit for learners of various ages (Brandt & Perkins, 2000; Brooks, 1990). Although certain aspects of the constructivist paradigm have replaced several aspects of the behaviorist paradigm for a large contingency of stakeholders (particularly,…

Teacher education is under considerable scrutiny, and as often happens with critique, changes are imminent. Levine's "Educating School Teachers" (2006) recently suggested several important changes for teacher education programs, including redesigning the teacher education curricula based on a model of professional development schools…

Four educators at Central Washington University conceived the Education Week program as an opportunity to bring outstanding high school juniors and seniors to a university campus and share with them the teaching profession. Preparation for and implementation of Education Week is described. (MT)

The conflict between the policies and procedures of research-oriented universities and the requirements of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) are presented. Results of a survey of 94 teacher education institutions to assess opinions on the importance of accreditation are discussed. (MT)

This article discusses three issues: (1) the decline in the number of people entering teaching; (2) the need for more young Black people to enter the profession; and (3) the development of a program by the School of Education at Virginia Commonwealth University to recruit and assist Black students. (MT)

Discusses the future of schools, colleges, and departments of education, identifying possible threats to traditional teacher and administrator preparation and continuing education, offering a list of discussion points for rethinking the future of these programs, and suggesting that these challenges can best be met with a mindset tinged with "a…

The media, through the public's perception, can influence local, state, and national educational priorities. This study investigated whether teacher educators are interested in and/or actively involved in public relations efforts. Priority ratings were assigned to 441 responses from schools of education. Results are discussed, and implications are…

This article explores the relationship between research-oriented schools of education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) from a perspective of effects of state control of teacher education. (MT)

Many colleges and universities have found that budget cuts are necessary due to difficult economic situations. Current financial trends in teacher education programs and alternatives to resulting budget cuts are examined. (DF)

In a recent canvassing of American teachers about their inservice education experiences; 75 percent categorized these experiences as "fair to bad." Five major reasons for the lack of valuable inservice education are discussed. Supporting and constraining factors are highlighted. (MT)

This research summary presents data collected on Florida teacher centers. The role of colleges of education in teacher center development is emphasized. (JD)

A survey inquired into the strength of commitment within a variety of teacher education programs that adopted the Holmes Group agenda. Questions asked how the decision to join the group at each institution was reached and to what extent faculty in teacher education programs were supportive of the decision. (JD)

The notion that schooling exists for the development of character as well as skills is not a new view of education. Still, in our schools of education today, little is done to prepare candidates to be teachers of character. This article initially addresses the lack of character education training in teacher education programs and makes a case for…

Teacher certification procedures in the Pacific Northwest are used to illustrate the kinds of problems facing the nation in terms of teacher certification and program accreditation. Proposals for change include: cooperation between public schools and universities; five year programs; and use of research to study the teacher education process. (DF)