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ERIC Number: EJ350227
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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In Pursuit of Whose Excellence?
Rhoades, Gary
American Journal of Education, v95 n2 p299-303 Feb 1987
Critiques the position that extended teacher preparation programs are likely to reduce the quality and quantity of teachers and unlikely to improve teacher performance. Argues that to improve teacher education we must attend to the process of professional education. (LHW)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Improvement
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Note: Follow-up article to "The High Cost and Doubtful Efficacy of Extended Teacher-Preparation Programs: An Invitation to More Basic Reforms," by Willis D. Hawley, UD512730.