Results of third year of five-year survey being carried out by Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). The article is in French, with no translation provided. (RT)

Highlights critical moments in classrooms that demonstrate the powerful teacher-student relationship that is imperative to effective teaching and learning. Suggests that a learning group would be an effective way to structure a graduate class for teachers. Contends that observing children is an important learning technique for teachers. (PM)

Cites a former school teacher's reasons for becoming a writer of children's literature. The ideas for his books come from his interest in sports, science fiction, world history, and the need to express his sense of humor and his values. (DG)

This article presents and discusses some results obtained from the analysis of data collected by the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (NUI) Applications Centre (PDEAC), which was established in 1999 to administer the selection of student teachers for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at the education departments of the four NUI…

This article reports findings from a mixed-method investigation of a cohort of teacher candidates who were placed in an urban and culturally diverse practicum site at an elementary school. Fifteen preservice teachers completed pre- and posttest measures related to hope, motivation for teaching, and efficacy for teaching. Throughout the semester,…

Presents the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of a study in California in which journalism teachers were surveyed to determine their qualifications. (RB)

This paper reports the results of a longitudinal study of graduates of the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) 1959-1969. The sample included 94.6 percent (N=901) of all graduates during the 10-year period. The information collected was analyzed to answer the following questions: 1) How many graduates are in secondary teaching, other…

The author reviews research evidence he considers pertinent to the selection of teacher education students and synthesizes the evidence into 11 criteria for selection. The areas of childhood development, adult learning, college influence on students, college student characteristics, and present selection practices are all explored. In particular,…

A RESEARCH SURVEY IS DESCRIBED WHICH EXAMINES THE TEACHER'S ROLE IN THE SMALL RURAL SCHOOL AS IT IS PERCEIVED BY PRINCIPALS AND TEACHERS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED IN SMALL RURAL SCHOOLS, BY FACULTY MEMBERS IN COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION, AND BY TEACHER TRAINING STUDENTS IN FIVE STATES PARTICIPATING IN THE WESTERN STATES SMALL SCHOOLS PROJECT.…

Contains recollections of one teacher's experiences with and observations of teacher J. C. Tressler. Praises Tressler's contribution to the teaching of English. (JD)

This article summarizes recent work on the history of teachers including the feminization of teaching and the social structure of teaching. Avenues for future research are noted. (MT)

Consumer education objectives and consumer education course topics set forth by the Consumer Education Curriculum Development Committee in Illinois were appropriate, according to a survey of consumer education teachers and students. (Author)

The case for educational theory, which author feels has been neglected in favor of the practical'' (methods and practice teaching) in teacher education. (SP)