The article presents a model for training elementary social studies teachers--a model which will provide some insight into a possible relationship between the laboratory school classroom, the college professor, and future teachers. (Author/RM)

This paper reviews the research on effective teachers of the gifted, focusing on teacher characteristics, expected competencies, selection, training, and supervision. The research is applied to practice within the framework of Purdue University's Super Saturday Program. (Author/JDD)

Described is the teacher selection and training component of Purdue University's "Super Saturday" program which offers 30 to 40 enrichment courses to 500 gifted students from preschool through grade 12. Stressed are the personal and psychological traits sought in program teachers and the development of teaching skills and competencies.…

A teacher education program intended to make participants aware of teaching as a holistic process integrating specific teaching skills and general planning abilities is described and evaluated. (GW)

Two strategies for implementing a competency-based course in home economics education were compared. Sixty-three senior students were alternately assigned to a teacher-directed or student-directed class for attainment of specified competencies. Data analysis showed positive results of both methods. (TA)

The research of Hebert, with regard to the competencies that teachers of beginning typewriting should have, is translated into a format thought to be useful to the teacher educator. A list of performance goals and objectives that might be used in typewriting methods program is included. (Author/HD)

Outlines a model for the preparation of preschool teachers that utilizes a preservice/inservice, competency-based approach. (Author/JG)

The article discusses a competency-based training program for regular teachers who are mandated to receive mildly handicapped children in their classes. The program is built around eleven audiovisual modules and leads to competencies in developing individualized instruction.

Described is a social studies methods course in teacher education at the University of Georgia. Based upon a system of performance based teacher education modules, the course involves 12 hours of work per week per student in an elementary school and participation in an on-campus instructional module in concept development. (Author/DB)

Recommends that a few behavioral objectives be included for skill development in many teacher education courses, but that behavioral objectives and competency-based teacher education be generally de-emphasized in favor of developing competent teachers. A framework for accomplishing educational improvement is presented. (Author/DB)

A description and defense of a field centered approach to inservice teacher education. (DD)

Competence refers to a state of being well qualified to perform an activity, task, or job function. According to the International Board of Standards for Training, Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI), a competency involves a related set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enables a person to effectively perform the activities of a given…

Confirms the view that the more alternatives avilable to students in preservice education and student teaching, the better their education will be meeting individual and future needs. (Author/RB)

Well educated professionals in the classroom will do more for our educational dilemmas than performance based teacher education. (Author/JN)

A look at one method of analyzing the percentage of time spent in various activities and functions as one example of how teachers and other educational personnel might examine the processes and experiences of the classroom to get some indication of what learning outcomes are being fostered. (Author)