This report describes the development and implementation of a process-oriented teacher education model for undergraduates in the area of reading/language arts, which stresses understanding of decision making for the classroom teacher. The historical development of the project is discussed, including: (a) conceptualization during the first year,…

This study was initiated to determine the directions to be taken to train and develop qualified and competent teachers, using experimental and control groups, with a followup of on-the-job performance of graduates. The cooperating schools, the association of these in-school experiences with the educational theory and methods of a teacher education…

The Oklahoma City-Central State University Cooperative Program in Teacher Education is designed to provide student teachers preparing for middle school careers with a more realistic opportunity to integrate educational theories of learning and behavior with day-to-day public school experiences. A maximum of 25 students spend a full semester in an…

Student graduates' opinions regarding their teacher preparation programs were surveyed, compared, and evaluated. The two programs studied were the regular student teaching program at Illinois State University (I.S.U.) and the Joliet Teaching Education Center Program (J.T.E.C.). Participants were 75 J.T.E.C. students and 75 students from the I.S.U.…

Recognizing the need for more first-hand contacts and experiences on the part of students in training to become certified teachers, Northeast Louisiana University developed a Laboratory Experience Program. With the help of Quachita Parish Schools and Monroe City Schools, a series of experiences were devised to schedule second semester freshmen…

This report summarizes each of the new approaches in teacher preparation at Michigan State University. These approaches include 1) preparation for reading instruction; 2) internship program for elementary teachers; 3) cluster program in student teaching (clusters of students and a supervising teacher use the public school as a learning laboratory…

A model field experience program is described that provides concrete, real-world experiences for preservice teachers early, frequently, and intensively. (JD)

Steps and suggestions for conducting a critique conference (a method of evaluation of teacher and student teacher performance). (JH)

Describes the cooperative teacher Program developed by the Salinas Union High School District (CA). Mentor teachers work with fifth-year graduate teaching students who are paid a minimal salary and receive credit for teaching two of the five classes assigned to the mentor teachers. (MD)

A preliminary study assessed trends in orientation and training and compensation of cooperating teachers involved in the student-teaching experience. Findings indicated that cooperating teachers received little formal preparation for their supervisory responsibilities, and compensation ranged from none to tuition waivers and other university…

By using the computer resources of a university in a pilot project, preservice teachers were able to gain direct teaching experience with small groups, while inservice teachers were able to carry out their own research in educational computing. The advantages and drawbacks of the project are discussed. (Author/MT)

Presents seven goals to work toward achieving during the student teaching experience. This advice is provided to help student teachers ascertain their suitability to the teaching profession. (MD)

A survey of the 103 members of a national association of education schools contradicts charges that teacher training institutions have low admission and graduation standards, require too few subject-area courses relative to methodology courses, and require less rigorous general studies than are required in other disciplines. (MCG)

The purpose of the original study was to investigate practicum student teachers' reflectivity. This paper describes the use of a revised version of the Reflective Pedagogical Thinking Scale (Sparks-Langer, et al., 1990) to measure reflectivity. The original scale was used by the developers to assess reflectivity through a structured interview. The…

The purpose of this inquiry was to investigate the relation, if any, between the students' ability to write instructional objectives and their ability to instruct/teach. (Author)