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Peer revieweddeHart, Flora; Connelly, Richard J. – Action in Teacher Education, 1985
This study attempted to gain insight into what teacher candidates think about teacher-competency testing and how test results should be used. A majority of students were negative toward testing, and the weight test scores could be given in hiring and evaluation of teachers. Implications and recommendations are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Minimum Competency Testing, Opinions, Teacher Certification, Test Use
Download full textLutz, Frank W.; Maddirala, James S. – 1987
This study investigates the responses of teachers in Texas to a state-mandated pupil testing program. Based on literature reviewed, it was expected that effects of the mandated tests would relate to teacher burnout and account for differences in teachers' feelings of control over curricular, teaching, and professional decisions. The responses of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Interviews
