Teacher Education Programs.

Overview & Synopsis

This is a report from the Washington State Legislature, Joint Committee on Higher Education which reviews teacher education programs throughout the state. The report complies with terms of House Resolution 72-71, which instructs educators to: a) visit campuses with schools or colleges of education to understand problems associated with the preparation of teachers; b) recommend procedural approaches, organizational structure, and timing for implementing innovative and imaginative programming in teacher education; and c) confer with interested organizations and groups to develop recommendations concerning evaluation of teacher education programs. The report presents some general findings on a) selection and admission of students to teacher education programs; b) innovative and alternative programs; c) evaluation of programs, students, faculty members, and field supervisors; d) implementation of the 1971 certification standards; and e) the role of field experience in teacher education programs. Detailed analysis of these findings is published as "Summary of Survey Results, Teacher Education Programs," The appendixes present House Resolution 72-71, the House Concurrent Resolution, the Task Force Roster, and a survey questionnaire. (BRB)