This study proposed (1) to clarify the image college teachers and teacher interns had of themselves and of each other and (2) to determine the importance each group gave to 20 characteristics associated with the role of college teaching. Each rated himself and male and female interns and staff members on the following 20 descriptions: friendly,…

A new professional licensure system for teachers developed by the Minnesota Board of Teaching in conjunction with the Educational Testing Service is described. Initial work with the Rand Corporation in 1987 provided a plan for a new licensure system. The state's expectations for a performance assessment system to measure the skills of first-year…

This pamphlet describes the Distinguished Achievement Awards of The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education which were conceived in 1965 as an annual event to encourage member colleges and universities to describe their successful programs and, in turn, to stimulate other institutions to greater action. Presented in the first half…