Objectives of this study were to survey and appraise the reactions of the graduate interns concerning the value and effectiveness of their Micro Teaching experience, and to determine the relationship between effectiveness in presenting a micro" lesson and effectiveness in teaching in a regular classroom later. (Authors/RY)

In the Norwalk (Connecticut) School District, education graduate students from the nearby University of Bridgeport serve as interns, working as substitutes or assistants each day in the same school. The district and the interns realize administrative and financial benefits, and both interns and students report favorably on the program. (RW)

Offers advice to prospective teachers on what to expect from students and how to maintain discipline in the classroom. (RL)

The authors sketch the historical factors which led to the decline, in the 1970s, of graduate teacher internship programs as an alternative to traditional student teaching. They then discuss the positive features of internship programs, particularly the Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and the Teacher Corps models. (SJL)

Half of business teachers in grades 6-12 (n=283) rated 11 skills as essential prerequisites for teacher internships. Teacher educators should design preservice education programs to ensure that teacher interns acquire these competencies. (SK)

A teacher intern describes her experiences in a small K-6 school in rural, central west New South Wales (Australia), focusing on community and parent involvement in the school, the benefits of multigrade classes, the close relationships of students and staff, and extracurricular activities. (SV)

The purpose of this paper was to examine the cross-national performance of fourth- and eighth-grade students in mathematics on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2003. The TIMSS assessment data were used to identify nations that have a competitive edge in the critical area of mathematics. The Trends in International…

Historically, it has been generally accepted that the evaluation of teaching competencies should be conducted by an administrator or a master teacher. There is a body of literature, however, that expresses the idea that self-assessment may also be a valuable source of information despite the uncontrollable defense mechanisms that may be inherent…

Program VITAL (Vocational Intern Teaching--Applied Learning) is structured around the use of learning packages (modules), which are designed to permit individualized instructional pacing. New teachers with business and industrial experience who lack professional vocational teacher training are the target for this program. (Author)

The purpose of this article is to review the essential features of the Stanley British Primary School (SBPS) and its Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP). Attention is given to the surveyed reactions of the first wave of graduates from the program, particularly those completing the licensure program between 1994 and 2000. Many areas…

The minicourse and microteaching instructional procedures were perceived as being effective in teaching the concepts identified in the model. (Author)

Describes Kent State University's flight internship program where students are hired to teach other students how to fly. It is geared to give students seeking a bachelor's degree in flight technology a chance to gain flight experience, increase their qualifications for employment and help them earn extra money. (BR)