Drawing on data from nine secondary school mentor teachers, the authors explore the emotional aspects of mentoring. Embracing a view of 'cool' professionalism, the mentors hid from their interns the intensity and complexity of their work as mentors. The authors argue that to maximize the value of mentoring neophyte teachers should be given a…

Because of the location of the college institution, CSC teacher interns have been placed in cooperating schools within a 375 mile radius of Chadron, NE. It has not been unusual for CSC faculty members to travel several hours from Chadron to supervise teacher interns. Following the mandates of the Nebraska Department of Education [NDE], (2008),…

This brochure provides information about the Wisconsin Improvement Program's Teacher Intern Program, how it works, and how it can benefit all participants. Areas covered in the brochure include: (1) admission criteria; (2) the roles of program participants; (3) program organization; (4) participants' responsibilities; and (5) program costs. An…

The project described brings together three different problems in education. First, there is the frequently cited need for better-trained teachers. The second problem is the school district's constant requirement for competent substitute teachers. The third problem is the need for closer ties between the school district and a local university. The…

Descriptions are given of six initiatives for improving teacher quality in New York State. Provisions, administration, funding, allowable uses of funds, and method of distribution are discussed for each of the programs. The proposed projects are involved in: a career ladder/internship program for teachers; an internship/master teacher program; an…

THREE TASK FORCES, COMPOSED OF SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND UNIVERSITY STAFF MEMBERS, WERE CREATED TO DO THE INITIAL WORK NEEDED TO DEVELOP TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SELECTED CITIES. THE FIRST GROUP SOUGHT TO DEFINE DESIRABLE BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS FOR TEACHERS OF CULTURALLY DEPRIVED STUDENTS. IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS ARE--WARMTH, UNDERSTANDING OF…

Citations from 1964 to 1977 are included in this annotated bibliography on teaching internships. Topical headings are as follows: (1) teacher interns; (2) parallels to teacher interns; (3) student teaching and teacher education programs; (4) studies of beginning teachers; (5) inservice programs and training programs for teachers; and (6) studies…

The Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities has operated a four-state teacher preparation program since 1973. This program offeres an education to inmates, ex-offenders, correctional officers, and community members. It was established because (a) prisoners rejoin the community in about four years; (b) ex-offenders need new life patterns…

This module is designed for Teacher Corps interns to develop problem-solving skills through actually engaging in problem-solving activities. Role playing and individual and small-group problem-solving activities are presented to give interns experience in resolving the kinds of problems which they are likely to encounter when they get into the…

For years, an intuitively perceived X-factor seemed to help principals, professors, and supervisors announce with confidence those who were "really good teachers." This study attempted to point the way to gathering data objectively with regard to the X-factor. Two specific objectives were sought. The first one was to determine to what degree the…

This module cluster is designed to enable intern teachers to acquire knowledge of the Hopi village and tribal government, community and service agencies, history, value system, religion, and education. The rationale for the module cluster is based on the assumption that the reservation teacher is totally unaware of the Hopi child's culture,…

This research study was conducted to determine if teacher interns' perceptions of professional support are related to the quality of interpersonal experience or to extraneous variables such as class size, grade level, sex of intern, and school setting (urban or suburban). Intern perception of professional support received from school…