The author describes the development of agricultural education as a profession during the early 20th century. Topics covered include (1) supply and demand of agriculture teachers, (2) typical teacher training programs, (3) minority teacher education, and (4) practice teaching. (CH)

The Student Teacher Awareness Program at Southside High School (Muncie, IN) introduces student teachers to a variety of topics and concerns from the perspective of the classroom teacher in the field. (CB)

Describes the University of Arizona's field-based teacher certification program with an option for a master's degree in education. Explains the Flowing Wells School District's participation as a training site for post-baccalaureate students seeking certification. Reviews the content of the 15-month full-time program, results, and future…

Presents notes by a teacher reflecting on her 30 years of instructing young children. These notes convey messages of integrity, flexibility, child-centered teaching, creativity, joy, and playfulness. (Author/BB)

This study identified factors that influenced the decision-making processes of five experienced elementary school teachers. Information about when, why and how teachers choose to intervene in the learning process was gathered. The factors are identified and discussed within the context of preservice teacher education. (JL)

Presents a study which assessed undergraduates' and children's music preferences for examples of symphonic music. Serving as a teaching and planning experience for undergraduates, the study revealed that children's preferences were increased through undergraduate presentations and that college students used larger vocabularies when describing…

This study investigated whether differences existed between novice and experienced high school teachers in their recall and analysis of problem events during interactive teaching. Results are described. Implications for teacher educators are discussed. (Author/MT)

The role of teacher's pedagogical content knowledge in social studies is addressed through two case studies: a novice and a veteran teacher. The important difference between the novice and the expert is manifested in content knowledge, a form of teacher understanding that combines content, pedagogy, and learner characteristics. (Author/LMO)

A first-year teacher was observed and interviewed weekly to find out what happens to the beginning teacher as he or she tries to fit into an institutionally prescribed role. Problems encountered and the novice's responses to them are examined to see how these responses relate to the development of expertise. (MT)

To establish meaningful links between preservice and inservice teachers' background experiences and abstract concepts, relevant research studies are simulated in teacher training sessions. A simulated research activity is described, using the example of helping teachers understand models of memory to better teach mnemonic strategies to handicapped…

Based on data from 472 Norwegian teachers, this study concludes that beginning teachers do not seem to perceive their problems significantly differently from more experienced teachers. These results may raise questions about the validity of claims that beginning to teach is a traumatic experience. (Author/LMO)

Investigation of the effects of special education classroom experience on 61 preservice elementary school teachers' knowledge of characteristics of learning disordered or emotionally disordered children and teaching and management techniques found that limited experiences and coursework did not increase the teachers' knowledge. (Author/CB)

Three main versions of sincerity are: responses are really meant, a close fit between what a person says and what a person does, and the honesty and frankness of responses. The educator's sincerity is a power determinant of what the teaching experience will be for him or her. (Author/RM)

The Child Movement Laboratory at Texas A&M University was created to provide a multifaceted approach to teacher preparation, research, and service regarding psychomotor behavior of children. This article discusses the program. (MT)

Describes efforts to give hands-on experience to broadcast journalism students attending an Ecuadorian university with no broadcast facilities. (HTH)