A general education program should impart: knowledge of the testing and generation of information, the distinction between findings and explanations of findings (which change over the course of time), and the ability to recognize that a "best" explanation for a phenomenon can exist among a multiplicity of explanations. (RJG)

The goals of the liberal arts are to educate the critical, relationship probing, bridge building, autonomous person. (MJB)

A rationale for the inclusion of liberal education in the preservice teacher education program is presented, broad liberal outcomes are proposed, and recommendations for the attainment of these outcomes are suggested. (MJB)

No meaningful conceptual framework for general education can be realized without changes in organizational structures, accounting procedures, and existing incentive systems. (JD)

Patterns of change and apparent progress in education seem to have followed forecasts outlined in the educational literature. (JD)

A model is presented for conducting follow-up studies of preservice and inservice teacher training. (JD)

The traditional responsibility of land grant schools to serve the society of which they are a part can provide a model for improving the programs of schools of education. (JD)

Results are presented of a national survey gathering data on selected characteristics of master's degree in education programs at public and private colleges with under 10,000 students. (JD)

In 1978 and 1979, the Texas Research and Development Center for Teacher Education initiated extended discussions, commissioned papers, and sponsored a conference on major topic areas that cut across the teacher education continuum. The planning processes, the conference and its formation, the final report, and national agenda are described. (JN)

The major criticism of all research into teacher effectiveness is that results are too generalized and simplistic. The research is frequently based on perceptions of effective teaching rather than on demonstrated causes of student learning. Alternative research topics and methods are discussed. (JN)

An inductive analysis of studies on discipline reveal four characteristics of effective classroom management. Preservice teachers should be able to: (1) develop a workable set of rules; (2) respond consistently to inappropriate behavior; (3) structure activities to minimize disruption; and (4) respond to, but not denigrate, the disruptive student.…

A survey undertaken to assess the effectiveness of 26 follow-up studies of teacher education graduates identified the : (1) extent to which the studies' respondents were representative of the target population; (2) types of recommendations resulting from the studies; and (3) extent to which information from the studies directed program planning…

Conditions for effective professional practice do not exist widely, either financially or psychologically, for the teacher today. Schools where teachers study and practice must be improved for the benefit of teachers, parents, students, and the community. (CJ)

The profession of teaching has become increasingly important in nonschool settings such as business and industry. Colleges of education are appropriate for preparing business and industry trainers. Such a program would include the study of: (1) human relations skills; (2) effective communication; (3) business administration; and (4) psychology.…

After teaching a high school physical education class about lifetime sports, the instructor and the class participated in a college laboratory experience, from which the college and high school instructors and the students benefitted. (CJ)