Comparisons of the growth in science achievement of 2,000 elementary science students in six elementary science programs used in Southwestern Michigan were made. Relationships between students' ranking in class, the type of school, sex and growth in achievement were sought, as well as relationships among teacher variables (pre-service science…

This paper analyzes the responses of Norwegian academic-secondary teachers to questions about their social origins, about the extent to which the teachers developed a commitment to a teaching career during their university education, and about various aspects of their professional attitudes. The findings indicate that social origin and the…

A research project, which sought to compare the authoritarian/democratic attitudes of retired military personnel with those of nonmilitary career teachers, concluded that retired military teachers were not perceived to be as democratic, projected a greater degree of authoritarianism, and had less student involvement in open inquiry and…

Biology teachers of the future will need more training in biology and in other areas such as biochemistry, mathematics, and physics than was needed in the past. Also, they will have to understand, appreciate, and be prepared to promulgate the social implications of biology that make students responsible citizens. (Author/BB)

Investigates the kind of person attracted to the elementary teaching role, and the type of individual who will maintain particular standards regarded as necessary by the community. (Author/RK)

Results of a national survey of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs to determine the extent of curriculum content and faculty training in international health issues are reported. The importance of this aspect of nursing education is discussed. (MSE)

Responds to some of the criticisms that have been directed to English education and suggests that the Conference on English Education, as part of the National Council of Teachers of English, directly involve itself with the preparation of English teachers. (HOD)

Reports the findings of three surveys that queried English teachers concerning their educational backgrounds, critical issues facing the profession, current teaching situations, teaching morale, and other educational issues. (HOD)

Highlights differences between two-and four-year colleges in terms of mission, student preparation, and demands on faculty. Seeks to promote an understanding among community college trustees of the difficulties faculty face working in community colleges after training in the university teaching model. (DMM)

The relationship between selected attitudinal variables among community college faculty members was investigated, using a framework derived from symbolic interaction theory, through a survey of 627 faculty in five Pennsylvania community colleges. Results indicated variations in attitudes toward the community college philosophy and orientations…

In the current educational climate, our schools are increasing in diversity amongst students; however the teachers are remaining the same. Many students are faced with the realization that their teachers "do not look like them" and therefore have a desire for their teachers to be as diverse as the student body. For many years the hiring of…

Article reports results of a study on variations in student teachers' effectiveness with children from nursery through grade school. (Editor/SP)

Proposes that a systems-management point of view be taken in revising present teacher education programs. (JM)