Teacher Education: A Status Report.

Overview & Synopsis

This survey of undergraduate teacher education was cosponsored by the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) and the Teacher Programs and Services Group of Educational Testing Services (ETS). Questionnaires were sent out in June 1973 to AACTE member institutions. A copy of the questionnaire is included as an appendix. Results are described in the text; supportive tables accompany the description. Among the topics covered are the following: percent of students in teacher education compared to total undergraduate student body; average number of graduates in teacher education, 1971-73; subjects required for elementary education majors; course requirements in general education for secondary evaluation majors; course hours required in general education; total number of hours required in professional education; course hours required in field experiences; criteria used to evaluate students in professional education courses; grading systems used in teacher education institutions; field experience offered by the institutions; specialized programs; admission requirements into teacher education; characteristics of selection into teacher training; how follow-up studies are done; and criteria used for graduation from teacher education programs. (JA)