This study sought to assess the influence of an intensive social studies teacher preparation program on the belief of a cohort of graduate preservice teachers. In particular, it sought to determine whether the participants' methods courses, field experiences and student teaching led to changes in their beliefs about teaching and learning social…

This study investigated the mathematics beliefs and content knowledge of 103 elementary pre-service teachers in a developmental teacher preparation program that included a two course mathematics methods sequence. Pre-service teachers' pedagogical beliefs became more cognitively-oriented during the teacher preparation program with these changes…

Journal writing is generally required of student teachers; however, there is a void in career and technical education research regarding this activity. The purpose of this study was to examine student teachers' journal writing experiences to obtain insight into the process of developing reflective practitioners. The study drew on the work of Dewey…

This article describes a student-centered assessment model used at a large university to encourage preservice teachers' use of technology in the K-12 classroom. This model allows preservice teachers to have discretion over the content, form, and time period in which they complete technology proficiencies. More specifically, this article describes…

A taped panel discussion of six first-year American teachers who did their practice teaching in British infant schools is presented. (BRT)

A mini-center approach would consist of a short program in the sophomore year during which the prospective teacher would gain practice teaching experience, work with children, and obtain information for making a knowledgeable decision about teaching as a profession. (Author)

A 3-month elective in medical education was undertaken by a first-year resident to obtain a background to prepare for a potential career in academic medicine and medical student teaching. Benefits to the resident of the elective are outlined, and guidelines for similar experiences are suggested. (Editor/PG)

When competency based teacher education programs involve student teaching, they may have as great an impact on changing practicing teachers' behavior as upon the student teacher. (PB)

Can education students really anticipate the problems they will face in teaching? Here is some research that offers an answer. (Editor)

A brief overview is presented in this paper of the history of using cooperating teachers to supervise student teachers and the concerns that have been shown over the years about their qualifications. Results are reported of a recent survey of 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico which sought information on legal requirements for…

A pre-student teaching practicum for junior level college students preparing to teach educable mentally handicapped children has been developed at Illinois State University. (DB)

Proposed for prospective teachers of the mentally retarded is intensive involvement with mentally retarded children at the freshman or sophomore level. (DB)

Described UCLA's University Elementary School and its unique plan for a training component of a credential program. (Author/RK)