This study attempted to establish in a general way whether children's perceptions of the performance of student teachers warrented some attention and to try out one form of converting children's perceptions into an analysable form. (Author/RK)

From research into the reliability and validity of pupils' perceptions of teaching performance, the answers of pupils to sixteen questions are recorded. The questions and the pupils' comments sample the areas of preparation of lessons, presentation, attitudes to pupils and general class management. In the majority of cases the comments of pupils…

Students training to be teachers in a one-year postgraduate course are presented with a choice of course methodologies. This article is a case study of one group that chose to operate as a democratic learning cooperative. The efficacy of this approach in preparing teachers for work in local secondary schools is discussed. (Author/CT)

Discusses some of the myths surrounding home-based schooling and some of the activities of Education Otherwise. Myths refuted include compulsory education and the illusion that only qualified teachers can educate at home. (JOW)

Citing the success of several home programs using parents as teachers and noting that new information technologies are providing increasing educational opportunities outside the school, the author argues that teachers should be prepared for cooperative work with parents. (Part of a theme issue on the future of teacher education in England.) (SJL)

Review of research on home schooling shows evidence that home-educated children are socially, intellectually, and academically well developed. Reasons for effectiveness include natural learning, application of varied forms of discipline, adaptation to learning styles, flexible use of curricula, efficient use of time, information access, first-hand…