The Use of Biodata in Admissions to Teacher Education.

Smith, Howard A.; Pratt, David

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ERIC Number: EJ536855

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Use of Biodata in Admissions to Teacher Education.

Smith, Howard A.; Pratt, David

Journal of Teacher Education, v47 n1 p43-52 Jan-Feb 1996

Presents a series of studies that show how applicant-reported biodata, together with standard academic criteria, were used to select candidates in one Canadian preservice teacher education program. Analysis of data from 1986-90 indicates that assigning equal weight to academic and personal criteria has several advantages. (SM)

Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Admission Criteria, College Admission, Competitive Selection, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Selective Admission, Student Characteristics, Teacher Education Programs

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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