This case study examined how growing up with limited exposure to minority cultures influenced one beginning secondary teacher's first teaching year in multicultural schools. Journal and interview data indicated that his underpreparation for oppositional ethnic behaviors created teacher behavior that diminished black students' school learning and…

This study of 181 special education teachers found that job burnout levels were related to special education category, training background, and teachers' age. The typical special educator "at risk" is a younger teacher with undergraduate training who teaches in a resource room or classroom for students with behavior disorders. (Author/JDD)

U.S. minority public school population is rapidly becoming the majority. The teaching force must reflect the changing population. There is an urgent need to recruit minority teachers into education. The article discusses ideas for attracting minority preservice teachers, presenting examples from successful programs. (SM)

Lilian Katz is director of ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, professor at University of Illinois, and, in 1992, was elected president of National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Discussed are her background, early childhood teacher preparation, students' and teachers' dispositions, Montessori…

Teacher educators must understand how personal histories influence the development of new teachers' pedagogies to influence how personal histories shape conclusions preservice teachers reach during college. The article examines insights gained from personal histories, discusses pedagogical thinking, and explains the impact educators' personal…

Researchers described the planning and interactive thoughts and decisions of less and more experienced preservice physical educators. Subjects planned, taught, and reviewed two lessons. Students thought aloud while planning, viewed tapes of their teaching, and completed interviews. Results indicated the subjects differed in decision-making…

Examines the influence of educational experiences on preservice teachers' images and expectations of self as teacher, noting disillusionments in relation to understanding about the meaning of teaching. The paper explores discrepancies between preservice teachers' expectations and realities of schools, classrooms, and students. Relevant strategies…

Reports on a study that examined the relationship between supervising teachers' personal attributes and professional backgrounds and student teachers' attitudes toward their field experience. One result was an apparent relationship between the sex of the supervisor and the attitude of the student teacher toward teaching. (SM)

Examines three possible "levers" for changing standards for professional growth for teachers in Jewish schools: state licensing requirements for preschools, state requirements for continuing teacher education, and community incentives for training supplementary school teachers. Presents results based on secondary analysis of data from a survey of…

Examines the effects of previous experiences in science learning on prospective elementary teachers' interest and confidence in teaching science. Reports on the effect of an inquiry-based science methods course on teacher interest and confidence. Finds that elementary school experience, plus the number of science courses taken in college,…

Australian implementation of competency-based training fails to recognize that mere competency statements are inadequate as a basis for teaching. Many vocational teachers lack sufficient background in psychology for successful implementation. Good curriculum documents can help by incorporating key research on skill learning, transfer, expertise,…

Examines the influence of social origins, characteristics, and qualifications of entrants to primary teaching in Greece and its role in social mobility. Research based on first-year student teachers along with unpublished research from government sources show a greater need for creative and strategic planning in the training of primary teachers.…

Teachers immigrating to Canada with credentials from non-Canadian jurisdictions are regarded as desirable immigrant professionals because of their high levels of education and yet, nevertheless, are required to redo some or all of their professional training. This research examines sociocultural notions of voice, agency, authorship and identity in…

This paper uses data originally gathered as part of an Australian national research study into the Impact of Educational Research (2000). The author was a member of one of four research teams, led by Professor Marilyn McMeniman. The team's focus was to identify the main influences on the knowledge that teachers draw on as they teach--their…

A study sought to describe the professional activities and background characteristics of occupational education teachers in Nevada and their concerns about issues facing occupational education. Data were obtained through a written questionnaire sent to all 519 occupational education teachers in the state (386 were completed for a 74 percent…