In this study, we interviewed collaborating teachers who had participated in our field experience program to examine collaborating teachers' perceptions of a long-term, onsite teacher-education program and to define their role as teacher educators. Collaborating teachers stated that this long-term, preservice field experience effectively…

This document highlights areas of concern and proposes selected standards which, if implemented, could result in improved teacher preparation in the sciences and, ultimately, in improved learning experiences for children. These standards are intended to provide guidelines to institutions and agencies desiring to achieve minimal levels of quality…