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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Is the Purpose of Educational Research to Make the Job of Teachers Easier?
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Emans, Robert – Action in Teacher Education, 1984
Recent research on teacher effectiveness provides directives for educational improvement. A review of some research findings regarding questioning, time on task, teacher expectations, and inservice teacher education is offered. The benefits of this research to students is explored. (DF)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Educational Research, Inservice Teacher Education, Teacher Behavior
Hello Prominent, Research-Oriented Universities; NCATE and the Teaching Profession Need You!
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Emans, Robert; Hadley, Marilyn B. – Action in Teacher Education, 1986
The conflict between the policies and procedures of research-oriented universities and the requirements of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) are presented. Results of a survey of 94 teacher education institutions to assess opinions on the importance of accreditation are discussed. (MT)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education
The Debate over the Liberal Education of Elementary School Teachers.
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Emans, Robert; And Others – Action in Teacher Education, 1989
Issues related to two questions are explored in this article: How much liberal education is enough for elementary school teachers? Should teachers be required to major in one of the liberal arts? (IAH)
Descriptors: Education Majors, Educational Change, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education