Outlines three major phases of development experienced by student teachers: mastery of basic instructional techniques, developing sensitivity to pupil-teacher interaction, and overall analysis and evaluation of teaching effectiveness. Activities and techniques are presented for preservice training or inservice self-evaluation. (Author/AM)

Two questions regarding supervision of student teachers are addressed here: who should supervise, and how can it be done most skillfully? Cooperating teachers might best be trained to supervise. Supervision techniques might include analyzing classroom events and the student teachers' anxieties and needs. A supervision model is developed. (CHK)

Describes strategy for helping student-teachers systematically and consciously plan their lessons using sequence "overview, prime, drill, and check." Author believes this method reduces new teacher insecurity and can be used as means of analyzing the teaching and learning accomplished in class. (Author/BK)

Reports on topics covered and issues addressed during a seminar on improving teacher education for foreign language teachers, covering such areas as current reform efforts, teacher education guidelines, accreditation and certification, recruitment, teacher assessment, teacher education standards, and action plans for the future. (CB)

Makes a counterpoint to a previous article that makes a case for using the exploratory approach to teaching second languages in middle schools. The article advocates a well-organized and sequential language program at the middle school level that includes interdisciplinary ties, content-based instruction, and a strong linguistic and cultural…

This article makes a case for using a sequential approach in teaching foreign languages at the middle school level. Specific sections address the limitations of the exploratory approach, a longer sequential study of a foreign language, and thematic curriculum development. (JL)