With increasing awareness of the importance of teacher quality for student learning, education policy leaders have turned their attention to the nation's teacher training programs as a potential target for reform. One proposed strategy is to increase competition for university-based programs by encouraging new program types. This study examines…

Parker Palmer is correct in his claims that good teaching depends more on the capacity for connectedness than on technique and that helping teacher candidates cultivate a strong sense of personal identity is crucial. However, to what extent are Palmer's claims compatible with the various constructivist models of learning that are now prevalent in…

In this essay, the author argues for a reconsideration of the teachers college tradition within teacher ed curriculum. The author draws upon history and moral philosophy to make the case that the teaching profession has declined because teacher educators have neglected the philosophical tradition that the author maintains is the key to our future.…

This humorous sketch contains speculation about what teacher education programs might be like if they were conducted in heaven. (PP)

This article presents a method that accounts for individual variation in use of an innovation. (JS)

The authors assert that universities make four unique contributions to the education of teachers by providing (1) reflection on educational issues; (2) multiple perspectives; (3) intellectual diversity; and (4) research. These contributions are discussed. (MT)

NCATE accreditation does not foster the transfer of teacher licensing from one state to another. Graduates of institutions in states without reciprocity agreements are not denied licensing in other states solely on the basis of the lack of NCATE accreditation of their preparing institution. (MT)

Much of what teachers need to know to be successful is invisible to lay observers, leading to the view that teaching requires little formal study and to frequent disdain for teacher education programs. The weakness of traditional program models that are collections of largely unrelated courses reinforce this low regard. This article argues that we…

The author updates information on teacher competency testing and discusses issues that should be considered by states planning the development and implementation of competency testing programs. Recommendations are made. (MT)

This article presents a brief discussion of the history of nonpublic teacher education and the results of a survey of schools, colleges, and departments of education eligible for membership in the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education. (CJB)

Regardless of the specific leadership model employed by school of education deans, collaboration is essential to reconcile and harmonize competing needs. Collaboration within the department, with arts and sciences deans, and with unions and agencies outside of the university is discussed. (IAH)

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…