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A simulated debate among advocates of university-based teacher education, school-district teacher preparation, and privately funded teacher education attempts to present the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. (SK...
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The reductionists' insignificance paradigm says teacher education is in such poor condition, there is no reason to strengthen the existing model. The reconstructionists' prominence paradigm says though radical changes ar...
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Lack of respect for teacher preparation programs is pervasive. Various education associations' recommendations have spawned three kinds of policy activity: state limitations on teacher preparation programs, alternative c...
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Results of a survey of teacher education institutions which participated in a series of pilot accreditation visits by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) provided information on changes th...
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The Sun Coast Area Teacher Training Program is an honors program at the University of South Florida which complements the teacher education program. It maintains partnerships with local school districts, organizations, a...
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Seven major areas of reform that are bringing significant changes in teaching and teacher education are documented and discussed: (1) improving the academic quality of students entering teacher education programs; (2) up...
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Possible options for reform of teacher education programs are suggested. Probability of these options occurring and reasons behind the suggestions are reviewed. (DF)...
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Proposals for reform in teacher education from major organizations are reviewed, summarized, and compared in this document. Concise analyses are presented of: (1) The Need for Quality (Southern Regional Education Board, ...
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The profession of teaching has become increasingly important in nonschool settings such as business and industry. Colleges of education are appropriate for preparing business and industry trainers. Such a program would i...
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The issue is no longer whether control of teacher education will shift away from institutions of higher education, but to what extent, and to which of the interest groups now vying for control of major program components...
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The economic situation has resulted in funding cuts for education from both federal and state sources. The state of Michigan's budget for education has been reduced in all areas. The effects of retrenchment are discussed...
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Influences in the development or change of teacher education curriculum include: (1) schools of education; (2) federal agencies; (3) state agencies; and (4) professional agencies. The school of education faculty has the ...
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Discusses ideas, pro and con, about performance-based teacher education and certification and the procedures used in New Jersey to develop teacher performance criteria. Indicates that the involvement of the teaching prof...