Discusses post-baccalaureate preparation of biology teachers in the context of changing secondary courses. Outlines competencies and knowledge needed. Discusses patterns of student teaching. (EB)

"This list of assistantships and fellowships in agricultural education is prepared annually by the Publications Committee of the American Association of Teacher Educators in Agriculture. (Editor)

Discusses implications of the recommendations that Federal support for behavioral sciences research training consist of 70 percent postdoctoral and 30 percent predoctoral studies and that clinical training funds for the National Institute of Mental Health be eliminated. Examines projections of trained, research oriented psychologists. (Author/MJL)

A graduate teaching assistantship should be regarded as an apprenticeship. There should be close supervision in a supportive atmosphere during the earlier stages of training. The apprentices can be granted increased autonomy as they gain teaching experience and demonstrate competence. A program established by a sociology graduate department is…

A survey of persons who graduated from the University of Iowa during the 1970s with bachelor degrees in sociology showed that the type of degree (B.A. or B.S.) had no impact on subsequent educational and occupational experiences. (Author/RM)

Results of a 1981 survey of accredited library schools to determine role of student associations in library education based on Richard Eggleton's 1972 study reveal that student associations have increased in number, are better funded, and their members are involved in decision-making process through membership on committees and councils. (EJS)

More than half of the sociology graduate students at the University of Minnesota are pursuing applied training. Major features of the program are reviewed, responses by students and faculty are examined, measures of success are discussed, and problems that need to be resolved are explored. (Author/RM)

In 1982 almost half of all American doctoral degrees in engineering went to foreign students. The United States role in educating these students and several serious difficulties facing the American engineering education enterprise as it relates to foreign students are discussed. The need for national policy in this area is addressed. (JN)

Discusses three reasons for a master's degree in engineering technology. These include developing the body of knowledge unique to the field, providing continuing education for the practitioner through applied research, and providing advanced technical and pedagogical training for future engineering technology faculty. (JN)

Home economics graduates were surveyed to determine the relationships between preprofessional student activity and later education and professional affiliation, leadership, and recognition. Undergraduate participation and recognition were related to beginning graduate school but not to finishing it. Student leadership was a good predictor of later…

Describes a three-credit elective course at Notre Dame, Design of Environmental Health Control Systems, offered to senior civil engineering students and graduate students in health engineering. (CS)

The author discusses his belief that the emphasis on competency-based, outcome-oriented curricula serves two purposes: (1) it recruits students who also believe in this educational theory; and (2) it provides a framework within which "unlearning" and more significant personal learning can take place. (CT)

This paper identifies the teaching/learning strategy preferences of candidates for the degree of Master of Educational Administration offered by the Flinders University of South Australia. Results are examined in light of age-group differences and by interest in andragogical theory. (CT)

Issues in student assessment in specialized graduate social work programs are discussed, and a new assessment procedure at Ohio State are outlined. The procedure focused on preparing the student for the assessment and moved away from traditional comprehensive examinations. Students' ratings of the relevance of courses for their specialties are…