Examines how school desegregation in a Louisiana parish (county) affected elementary teacher education programs at Louisiana State University, a predominantly White school, and Southern University, a predominantly Black school. (Author/MK)

Summarizes discussions concerning six distinct issues of English teacher preparation, which were first delineated by the National Council of Teachers of English. Notes three additional issues that merit English teacher educators' careful attention: professional image, special preparation to serve "new" clienteles, and external control of the…

Describes a public school alternative education model, Walkabout, introduced and adapted for use with education majors in an undergraduate course at Eastern Michigan University. Learners invested considerable energy into academic activities when they felt involved and saw personal dividends. A challenge proposal is included. (Author)

Field experience for prospective teachers contributes to both image-building and learning to teach. Negative and positive outcomes are discussed, as well as issues related to designing educational field experiences. (IAH)

Teacher training reform in Yugoslavia is discussed in this article. Described are changes made during the 80's, curriculum content, practical training components, conflicts among teacher educators, and problems associated with locating practice teaching sites. (IAH)

Texas Senate Bill 994 limits to 18 hours education courses which can be required for certification. This is an inadequate professional component for effective teacher preparation. A resolution adopted by American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education in response to the bill is included. (IAH)

Reviews consequences of the shift in emphasis from content knowledge to pedagogical method within teacher education. Identifies three forms (propositional, case study, and strategic) in which knowledge about content, pedagogy, and curriculum may be organized. Describes implications for teacher education and examination process and content. (KH)

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.…

The undergraduate major review, ideally consisting of an oral examination by faculty members, pre-review submission of a reflective, philosophically oriented paper, and submission of projects and instruction-related artifacts, adds to the repertoire of techniques for identifying the most appropriate candidate for teaching. (IAH)

Examines the structure of Indian teacher education, current criticisms of it, and the themes of research and innovation. Identifies many parallels between North American and Indian practices and asserts that, like the American system, the structure of Indian teacher education lacks mechanisms to promote experimentation and research. (KH)

Investigates problems besetting United States teacher education institutions. Cites curricula, the relatively low status of teachers in American society, and low salary expectations as reasons behind the present need for better teachers and improved teacher education. Discusses current reform efforts to attract talented persons to the profession.…

Argues that recent research on women challenges long-held generalizations that are taught to future teachers. Examines the implications of feminist research and theory for teacher education, focusing on: foundations of education, educational psychology, and curriculum and methods courses. Proposes various changes to correct for current imbalances.…

Discusses possible contributions of research on teacher thinking. Examines arguments made against the present or potential contributions of research to teacher education. Shows how the dangers that give rise to these fears can be avoided without simultaneously eschewing the positive contributions of research. (JS)

The final report of the Manitoba (Canada) Conference on Multiculturalism in the School Curriculum, held in 1984, recommends that the Department of Education and the school boards develop clear policies on multicultural education that reflect the needs of the province and the local communities. The department and the school boards should work…

The University of Washington College of Education requires its students to take two courses on socioethnicity. But many future teachers elect courses focused on their own particular social or ethnic group. Thus, like other teacher colleges, Washington must find new methods of preparing students to teach in our culturally diverse society. (KH)