While the university-school connection has gained credence in teacher education, the quality of field experiences and the mentoring available in the placements is an important issue. Private schools in India are in the forefront of reform and innovations but are minimally involved in teacher education, presently the sole responsibility of colleges…

This paper describes teacher education programs in India, comparing Indian and U.S. field experiences. Data were collected at public and private teacher education institutions in a major city in India. Researchers interviewed deans from several institutions and analyzed institution handbooks, course syllabi, and relevant official documents.…