This volume contains 12 papers on teacher training in Poland. Many reflect a special collaborative relationship between the Departments of Education at universities in Gdansk and Linkoping. The papers are: "Teacher Training-Between Atomism and Holism" (Joanna Rutkowiak); "Following-Applying-Seeking Inspiration as Possible Varieties of Dialogue with the Pedagogy of Celestin Freinet" (Wanda Frankiewicz); "Teachers in Poland--Their Education, Professional Qualifications and Duties (to the Beginning of the 20th Century)" (Lech Mokrzecki); "The Training of Teachers in the Renascent Poland of the Pre-War Period" (Janina Siwoszko); "The Education and Betterment of Teachers in Executive Posts in Polish Education in the Post-War Period" (Janina Siwoszko, Jozef Zerko); "A Concept of the University Training of Teachers in Poland" (Jan Zebrowski); "The Training of Staff for the Needs of Extra-School Adult Education" (Barbara Z. Malecka and Jozef Zerko); "Teacher's Preparation and His Work with Gifted Students" (Jan Papiez); "Teachers Schooling for the Needs of Special Education for the Mentally Retarded" (Halina Borzyszkowska, Dorota Krzeminska); "The Changing Approaches towards Educating Teachers for Mentally Disabled Children in Poland after World War II" (Danuta Grzybowska, Romuald Grzybowski); "Integrated Education Model for the Chemistry Students of Gdansk University" (Elzbieta Kowalik); and "Preparation of Teachers to the Educational Application of Computers" (Grazyna Penkowska). Most papers contain references. (JB)