Authors saw the role of Colleges of Education as one in which accountability programs must be developed. They defined the difference between goal statements, broad and all encompassing, and performance objectives, specific and treatment directed. As well, they outlined the components of an accountability program. (Author/RK)

Discussed Hawaii's educational moves to teach a more international program designed to develop public awareness and approach international problems. (RK)

Considers the future objectives of the Curriculum Research and Development Group. (RK)

Discussed a large-scale curriculum development project in music; how it was innovative, why it was undertaken, and what the known deficiencies were in music programs that necessitated curriculum reform in music. (Author/RK)

Describes the efforts of the Committee on Undergraduate Teacher Education, which intended to organize and administer the Colleg's undergraduate B.Ed. program and to further diversity in teacher education models. (Author/RK)

Stressing the importance of systematic planning for field experiences in teacher education, the authors outline the appropriate functions and instructional modes of the school-based component of teacher training. They present a matrix design for integrating the functions and modes of university-based and school-based instruction. (SJL)

For many years, teacher education has been the subject of persistent concerns, many of which were reflected in a 1997 evaluation of the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP). The evaluation noted the lack of a common view of the purpose of STEP, resulting in "contradictory practices and mixed messages"; fragmented coursework; faculty…