Looks at the manner in which a student teacher's knowledge about the purposes for teaching a subject affects his or her lesson planning. Suggests that it is not sound to study planning as a general process without considering subject content and the teacher's understanding of why that content is being taught. (RBW)

Surveyed counselor educators from 157 institutions to assess knowledge and clinical practice in training group counselors. Presents survey data and a critical analysis of the Professional Standards for Training Group Counselors. Offers recommendations for training programs and for the Association for Specialists in Group Work. (MCF)