This article discusses the overall development of a teacher center, including such topics as financing, clientele, and governance; also included are seven case studies. (JA)

The author reviews two reports on teacher centers and problems that the concept places on teachers. He finds that the real promise of teacher centers is not in giving all responsibility to teachers but in facilitating real interaction between teachers and all the other major constituencies in the educational spectrum. (JA)

This article compares teacher centers in Great Britain, Japan, and the United States. (JA)

The basis for this article was a project to develop a psychological model of the effective teacher. Described is the development of a catalog of teacher training products. (JA)

The author views the trend towards accountability, lists the problems, and promotes "humanistic accountability."

This analysis defends the proposition that fewer competencies should be used in the organizing structure for teacher education programs. An objectives-oriented teacher education approach is described and three minimal competencies for such a strategy isolated, along with alternative assessment tactics for each. (Author/JA)

This article is based on literature reviews of relevant material and on questionnaires sent to institutions and teacher union and association leaders. (JA)