Discusses the importance of the teacher in education and the need for teacher evaluation. Describes methods for teacher evaluation including various rating methods and the measurement of pupil achievement. Also suggests five instruments for assessing 20 selected teaching competencies. (RC)

Discusses cognitive style and culture, and maintains that some students might be considered "at risk" when they are simply field-dependent learners. Describes characteristics of field-dependent and field-independent learners, and discusses strategies for use with the field-dependent learner. (SR)

Matching teaching strategies and classroom environment to students' learning preferences has been found to be related to students' self-concept and achievement. By identifying the learning and reading style of each student, the teacher will increase the youngster's chances of being successful, thus having a positive effect on the child's…

This paper describes a model for personalizing instruction in teacher education, especially for culturally diverse students. DICSIE (Describe, Interact, Control, Select, Instruct, and Evaluate) is a systematic approach that can easily transform the college classroom to be a model of not only what to teach but how to teach. (JB)

Examines specific applications of constructivism in teacher education and its relevance for teachers, focusing on how the development of empowered learners can be facilitated by examining how individuals construct concepts. Presents educational practices and guidelines within higher education programs that facilitate the development of teachers as…

Sixty-five early childhood preservice students were administered the Kolb Learning Style Inventory and a survey to determine computer importance, knowledge, and attitude. The majority of the students were concrete experiential and active experiential. Forty-five percent of the subjects were primarily Divergers with the Accommodator being the…

This monograph reviews several approaches for describing learning styles and the instructional implications of an emphasis on learning styles for teachers. Several reasons for the importance of understanding individual learning styles are provided; such understanding leads to: (1) reduction of teacher and student frustration; (2) higher student…

Examines the application of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences at the middle school level. Suggests that planning, teaching and assessment should be based upon learner's individual needs and intelligences, aiming to help develop particular intelligences and strengthen the existing ones. Proposes several learning activities for…