Means of fostering utilization of educational evaluations are reviewed. Four ongoing educational evaluation programs were examined: (1) Florida Summer Institute Program; (2) Chapter I Reading Microcomputer Component; (3) Elementary Academically Gifted Program; and (4) Laboratory for Individualized Foundation Teaching. The addition of one factor…

Mature teachers become dissatisfied with their profession because it often retards their developmental growth. Teachers can be revitalized through the development of mentor programs, which promote adult growth. An empirically proven model for a mentor training program is described. (BJV)

Criticizes the Holmes Group Report for the incompleteness of its recommendations in the following areas: (1) redesigning the undergraduate liberal arts curriculum, (2) eliminating undergraduate field experience, and (3) endorsing the concept of a differentiated staff composed of instructors, professional teachers, and career professionals.…

Instructional resources for teacher preparation are too thinly distributed and improperly structured to justify the numbers of institutions now engaging in such programs. The next decades should see a substantial reduction in the number of teacher preparation programs and institutions. (Author/MSE)

Current efforts to reform education may result in deskilled teachers who instruct through teacher-proof programs. The importance of interpretive, normative, and critical skills found in the social foundations of education are discussed as a solution to the problems found in education. (DF)

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) courses have increased in England and Wales during the past decade, with more public institutions than universities training PGCE students . This article discusses use of PGCE courses for primary/secondary school training. (Author/DF)

A Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University course on teaching is described that was developed specifically for hospital house officers so that they could become familiar with instructional principles and resources necessary to carry out their teaching responsibilities. (MLW)

Discusses the need for preservice elementary teachers to experience inquiry first-hand, suggesting that they engage in problem-solving rather than just "talking about" it. A typical teacher education program is described with suggestions to incorporate inquiry-oriented experiences. An inquiry-oriented activity using sand and funnels is included.…

Changes in schools and teacher education programs are interrelated and involve political, economic, social, and educational reforms. This article explores the current situation of the teaching profession and discusses the importance of incentives. (DF)

This article reports on a survey of chief state school officers which assessed state policies that influence the quality of teachers and teaching. Twenty-one recommendations to help guide state educational policy and strengthen teacher preparation are discussed. (DF)

The relationship between teachers and American Indian students influences how well the students learn. Teacher attitudes, values, and competencies are shaped from training experience. To develop positive attitudes, teachers need specialized training, strong incentives, improved administrative support, and understanding of relationships between…

Training programs for future teachers of multicultural education can develop skills in teaching cross-cultural understanding. Prospective teachers must understand their own culture and how their impressions affect their understanding of other cultures. Techniques for teacher education programs include cross-cultural research, contrastive-culture…

The troubleshooting flow chart is a tool used in a "contributions" course for student teachers that served to make educational psychology and sociology relevant for teaching practice. Theoretical aspects of this approach are discussed. (DF)

The Mathematics for All Project is a collaborative effort between Bank Street College of Education and Education Development Center's Center for Children and Technology. The goal of this project is to develop case-based professional development materials to better prepare teachers for supporting individual students, including students with…

This study, which updates a report prepared by the Commission in 2000, examines the capacity of teacher preparation programs at Maryland colleges and universities to increase their production of new teachers. The study analyzes both the supply and demand aspects of the capacity issue in Maryland. On the supply side, it looks at the intended majors…