The concurrence between preservice teachers' self-evaluations and the ratings of their supervisors was investigated, after both student teachers and supervisors completed training designed to facilitate self-assessment and collegiate relationships. Self-reports of the trained teachers were in moderate agreement with ratings of supervisors. (PP)

The magnitude of simple and multiple correlations between the Teacher Performance Assessment Instruments (TPAI) ratings of elementary student teachers and achievement gains of their pupils is assessed, as well as the impact of certain methodological and contextual factors on the validity coefficients generated. The TPAI is a set of four…

An interactive, two-way, video conferencing system enables North Georgia College and State University to place and supervise student teachers in remote, rural schools. Costs, technical aspects, and program processes are discussed. Student teachers are able to return to their home communities, university supervisors save travel time, and the…

This guide provides an outline of the policies, procedures, responsibilities, and functions of Georgia agencies and individuals participating in laboratory experiences for teacher education students. In Unit I, the policies of the Georgia Board of Education relating to laboratory experiences are presented. Criteria are listed for: professional…