Describes the current situation of physical education in American elementary, middle, and high schools, including fitness testing and the influence of outside agencies (state departments of education, professional associations, and colleges and universities). Recommendations are made to improve the situation for physical education, especially in…

This discussion of the need to properly train teachers to use the new educational technologies effectively highlights articles that appear in this issue. Preservice and inservice teacher training are discussed, the role of the school districts is examined, and future needs are briefly explored. (LRW)

Discussion of the need to educate and train teachers to use educational technology emphasizes the viewpoint of the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA). Highlights include preservice and inservice teacher education; the roles of the Federal government, the states, and schools of education; and training and support from the private sector. (five…

Several teacher educators comment on past progress, problems, and future directions for teacher education. Topics include certification, collaborative efforts, quality of teacher education students, program content, and continuing education. The responsibility and role of teacher educators in reform efforts are emphasized. (IAH)

Describes a program model tested at two Boston high schools designed to better prepare monolingual teachers to meet the needs of their linguistic minority students. Program consisted of needs assessment, workshops, conferences, and classroom projects. Recommendations for future projects include administrator, counselor, and bilingual staff…

Excerpts from case reports illustrate some problems and dilemmas of three teacher trainees who entered teaching via alternative certification. The article highlights ways in which they were helped or harmed by the intervention of their mentor teachers. Based on analysis of case material, policy recommendations are made to school districts. (IAH)

A successful teacher induction program developed by Emporia State University and implemented in 20 small rural Kansas school districts uses a seminar format that promotes reflection on teaching practices and collegial interchange. Program structure and participants, seminar purposes and content, and program outcomes are discussed. (SV)

Reconceptualizing physical education shifts emphasis from sports-centered programs to health-related fitness. Four program suggestions are discussed for improving long-term physical activity patterns of youth. Also discussed are two programs in transition being implemented by school districts in Georgia and Wyoming. (IAH)

Examines the impact of creativity training--emphasizing experimentation, ideal development, positive interaction, and empathetic responses--upon teacher empathy and interaction with students. Concludes that after training, teachers were more open to student ideas and responses, reinforced students, allowed more experimentation, and listened to…

Discussed are outcomes of a collaborative project between university researchers, teachers, and principals which sought to develop a unique approach to research-based staff development. Topics include elements of and limitations on collaboration, role dilemmas and contradictions, teacher concerns about researchers'"hidden agendas," and…

The design, implementation, and evaluation of a British Columbia program to retrain French teachers in immersion instruction is described. The program's impetus was the need for pedagogically qualified and linguistically competent immersion teachers. (21 references) (Author/MSE)

Describes and assesses the effectiveness of a staff development program for Dutch teachers in mixed-age classes as it relates to areas of classroom management, instruction, and pupils' on-task behavior. Results of the quasi-experimental, treatment-control group investigation showed that the training program was an effective staff development tool.…

Suggests how administrators may reduce teacher incompetence. Teacher incompetence can be reduced if administrators fully understand and undertake appropriate preventive and remedial measures. Two sections comprise this article. First, a taxonomy of teacher incompetence reveals the magnitude of the problem. Second, preventive and remedial measures…

Teachers in rural West Virginia who had completed a Foxfire training course reported that they involved students to a greater extent in the design and participation of learning activities, especially in the use of discussions, peer teaching, and planning units of instruction. Teachers also reported incorporation of the community in the learning…

Asserts that the future of music supervision affects every music teacher's professional life. Presents a series of suggestions for music supervisors from six music educators. Includes a chart with recommended qualifications for district-level music supervisors. (CFR)