"Options in Education" is a radio news program which focuses on issues and developments in education. This transcript contains discussions of the book "Simple Justice" by Richard Kluger; writing seminars for judges and lawyers, held by the American Academy of Judicial Education; the teaching of writing; visual literacy--picture…

This study reports on teacher-interns' observations of research sessions involving urban students participating as subjects in an informal mathematical learning afterschool program. The research comes from a project that investigates how minority students from low-income, urban community build mathematical ideas and engage in mathematical…

The results of this study lend support to emphasizing a university controlled experience for nondegree students in vocational industrial and technical education student teaching. (Author)

Aspects of a training program for a learning disbilities (LD) classroom teacher or resource teacher are discussed. Internship is a valuable tool for learning practical experience and clarifying roles. Inservice training programs are essential to meet the increased needs in this specialty. (PHR)

When there are no apparent differences in the quality of such features of the intern and student teaching assignments as cooperating personnel, program, teaching conditions, facilities, etc., the internship program offers the advantage of a more realistic experience as well as an added challenge for the more competent student. (MM)

Describes the positive impact of teachers who are part of the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), in which college graduates volunteer to teach at Catholic schools. Argues that ACE's success is due to the enthusiasm and creativity of its teachers. Indicates that ACE is now an international program. (AJL)

A group of mentor teachers recently ranked 11 competencies related to the role of mentoring a beginning teacher. Classroom management was ranked as the most important competency. An additional 24 competencies were identified and are presented with commentary. (TD)

A teacher intern in New South Wales (Australia) describes her experiences as a student in a small rural school, how early experience with distance education and independent learning was beneficial at university, teaching practicums in two rural schools, and her internship in a rural Aboriginal school. (SV)

Presents one author's experiences in a two-year intensive education program which involved a "teaching associate year" in three different school settings as well as a year-long internship position. Notes the invaluable lessons learned and support gained from this program. Offers reflections on teacher preparation from a teacher educator. (SR)

The need for teacher retention has prompted numerous American states to provide programs for training mentors. The goal of mentor training is to offer a support mechanism that will retain novice teachers and assist them in developing their teaching skills. Such a program is the Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS) which has supported…

This paper examines alternative certification programs in terms of entrance requirements, supervision and mentoring, and post-certification professional support. A good alternative program uses rigorous screening processes to ensure the selection of qualified teacher interns; provides high-quality preservice training in methodology, classroom…

This paper addresses the specific areas of stress for graduate interns in programs that require a year-long internship as part of a post-baccalaureate course of study prior to certification. The focus is upon three categories of stress that contain issues and concerns which speak directly to questions about the impact of a program with a longer…

This study is based on a concern that secondary education students, when preparing to teach in the broad field of social studies, typically major in a narrowly defined discipline such as psychology, economics, history, or political science. The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to determine how well students are academically prepared to teach…

The Mentor Teacher Internship Program (MTIP) provided first-year provisional teachers with an experienced mentor teacher in the context of a supportive, non-evaluative peer relationship. The pilot program, implemented by the New York City Board of Education and the United Federation of Teachers, focused on increasing teacher effectiveness and…

This paper presents an analysis of the perceptions intern language arts teachers have of the roles their cooperating teachers play in content and pedagogical knowledge development. Eight secondary student interns in secondary language arts participated who were completing a 14-week teaching internship which was the final requirement of a 5-year…