Teacher shortages are accelerating the development of Dutch teacher education curriculum and assessment in more competence- and school-based directions. Schools are developing and implementing teacher improvement plans, though student teachers are seldom part of those plans. Teacher educators in schools cannot yet meet professional standards, and…

To address Hawaii's shortage of rural special education teachers and new state teacher employment requirements, Gonzaga University (Washington) designed a master's level preservice teacher education program to be delivered at an Oahu high school. Course content, scheduling, and format were tailored to meet the needs of currently employed but…

Argues that the legitimacy of accreditation in teacher education is rooted in political consensus, power, and scholarship. Because these roots are fragile, there is no accepted concept of educational malpractice. The legitimacy of accreditation should be rooted in scholarly evidence that the program has fulfilled the claim that its graduates are…

Discusses issues present in early childhood music education, including the role of parent involvement, a balance between spontaneity and structure in the learning environment, the certification requirements for early childhood teachers, and educational research. Provides resources for early childhood music education. (CMK)

Addresses the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), which provides assessment and certification for accomplished pre-K-12 teachers. Discusses such issues as why teachers should seek NBPTS certification, what certification areas are available in social studies, the assessment process, and where to locate more information. (CMK)

Describes one university's graduate teacher education programs, which reflect continuous teacher development to stimulate teacher expertise, explaining how student achievement depends upon teacher quality. The paper describes the graduate licensure program, alternative licensure for bilingual teachers, the Master's degree for inservice teachers,…

Gives a brief history of 30 years of teacher education in the field of outdoor education at various Scottish institutions of higher education. Discusses the forces of change in the field, institutional mergers and linkages, and development in outdoor courses and certification over time. Figures present outdoor education courses offered, enrollment…

Introduces the new journal, "Educators for Urban Minorities," and explains the crisis looming in urban education as teacher shortages increase, and academic and professional standards for teachers are raised. Describes efforts made by Long Island University to help their linguistically and culturally diverse student body meet the…

Project SELECT (Special Education Licensing for Emergency Certified Teachers) was created to alleviate Wisconsin's teacher shortage for students with learning disabilities and emotional disturbances by offering practicing teachers an opportunity to receive vital training and certification for teaching such students. The program includes an…

Describes School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000 findings about state- and district-level policies and practices related to mental health and social services issues (organization, staffing, and facilities; required services; school based health clinics and services at other sites; professional preparation; collaboration; and evaluation);…

Most school-to-career initiatives are limited to career education and applied learning, combining academic basics and workplace readiness skills. A high-school credentialing system would offer a structured pathway to academic and technical credentials, requiring that students earn a college-placement readiness credential and industry-recognized…

The U.S. Department of Education sponsored a summit that addressed the need for scientifically-based evidence on the use of technology in teaching and learning. One hundred leaders from the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT[3]) federal initiative were invited to participate in the meeting, held in Fall 2003. The recommendations…

Results from an earlier study (Hart, 2002) suggested that a group of 14 teachers participating in an alternative preparation program for elementary teachers had developed beliefs that were consistent with current thinking in mathematics education. The current study follows 8 of those teachers into their first year of teaching in an urban…

The field of teacher education has seen a significant rise in the number of non-traditional students entering teacher preparation programs. Research shows these learners come to teaching with varying attitudes, motivations, and dispositions. This qualitative study examined a population of adult, non-traditional learners who have chosen a 22-month…

Significant progress has been made toward greater professional recognition for adult ESL instructors in Canada over the past decade. At the same time, an ever-increasing demand for English-language teachers, particularly abroad, has resulted in a substantial growth in the number of private companies offering short-term ESL/EFL teacher training.…