Examines the role of research in teacher education, emphasizing the value of internal evaluation of teacher education programs and processes. After discussing teacher role, the paper examines the significance of knowledge (including knowledge yielded by research) in relation to teacher education trends and suggests ways to involve students in…

Discusses (1) the type of relationship between educational research and teacher education most likely to produce effective teachers; (2) current models of the relationship between teacher education and educational research; and (3) necessary changes to resolve the differences between the first two issues. (SM)

In examining current trends in Europe's educational research, the paper presents a brief history of education in Europe, then discusses the effect of diversity and unity on national research systems, organizational patterns and issues, typological and methodological issues, and the impact of educational research on decision making. (SM)

The paper discusses preservice and inservice teacher education in Austria, noting the role of educational research, describing how educational research is well-established at Austrian universities within the different departments for educational sciences, and explaining the status of teacher educators and teachers. (SM)

Examines Germany's preservice and inservice teacher education, noting the role of educational research (ER). The paper discusses agencies and partners in the promotion of ER, dissemination of ER, its impact on policy and practice, priorities and trends in ER, and research and the status of teachers and teacher education. (SM)

The article provides a history of the status of preservice and inservice teacher education in Ireland from the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922 to the present, noting the role of educational research. It also examines the relationship of teacher education and educational research, focusing on six related themes. (SM)

Discusses preservice and inservice teacher education in The Netherlands, the role of educational research, and the need to bring general and specialized support organizations together within the educational system. Teacher education's place in the Dutch educational system makes it difficult to create functional relationships between teacher…

Presents an overview of educational research and preservice teacher training in Norway from a historical perspective, focusing on general background for Norwegian educational research, new trends in educational research and teacher training, educational research and the status of teachers and teacher educators, and research-based teaching in…

Discusses elementary students' preconceptions in science education, describing a research group for chemistry and integrated science education at the University of Pisa, Italy. The article indicates a need for inservice teacher training, proposing a teaching model for teacher educators which addresses student preconceptions and introduction of…

Describes an Italian project designed to prepare elementary teachers to teach science by helping them understand basic physics concepts and realize the importance of considering students' conceptions in the teaching process. A practicum-based strategy, requiring that teachers carry out experimental activities designed for students is recommended.…

Proposes a systematic way of defining the concept of professional development and revealing its structure through use of a mapping sentence based on analysis of the concepts of development and profession. The mapping sentence may guide teacher developers in planning programs to suit varying concepts of professional development. (SM)

Analyzes intercultural education, looking at the dynamics of agenda building as a political process. Theoretical and ideological assumptions underlying the concept of intercultural education are discussed. The article says use of this concept serves the purpose of issue containment within the arena of conflict where educational policy alternatives…

Discusses the field of education in a pluralistic society. Four forms of pluralistic education, benefiting ethnic minorities and society in general, are induction programs, ethnic programs; societal problem-solving programs; and educational change (where children learn to recognize inequality and prejudice and to make changes). Perspectives for…

Discusses in-service teacher training in England, proposing alternative models of professional knowledge which could change and improve teachers and teaching. The article considers alternative models derived from work with teachers and students in England and explains how such models can help in establishing intercultural education courses for…

Examines common assumptions about the nature of teaching and professional learning that influence the design of teacher education courses. These assumptions are contrasted with current empirical research about teacher knowledge. A role for the emerging theory in the analysis, evaluation, and development of professional training courses is…