The concept of teacher education as professional preparation for a career is explored in this article. Through the study of educational foundations, the teacher develops abilities of self-criticism or "second thinking." Personal autonomy is achieved through academic and methodological knowledge. (DF)

The role of the educational foundations in teacher education at a Black university is described. Educational orientation is similiar to other universities, but the commitment extends to foundational analysis of problems found in the Black community. (DF)

The concept of academic freedom in higher education is endangered both epistemologically (with the possibility of obtaining objective knowledge in doubt) and sociologically (with the incorporation of higher education systems into the modern state). For higher education to be legitimized, these dangers must be countered. (MSE)

It is suggested that texts be published which suggest questions, problems and approaches to study, because education is in such a state of upheaval, re-evaluation, and discovery. (Author/JB)

Author believes that a new kind of sociologist is needed to answer the problems now demanding sociological expertise in schools.

Author outlines the varies foundations areas -- psychological, sociological, comparative, historical and philosophical. (CB)

Eight texts are reviewed. All focus on educational Problems, ranging from the narrower ones of urban education and career choice to broader concerns such as the social order and socialization. (DB)

Responds to criticisms of "Reading, Writing and Riches." Treats the following topics: the interrelationship between knowledge, science, and ideology; the multiplicity of paradigms within sociology; the continuing debate between idealists and materialists; the dimensions of socioeconomic class and power; and the use of the comparative…

Teacher educators must again pose searching and complex questions; questions that provoke interdisciplinary interests and lead to examinations of assumptions that can enrich the educational foundation for future teachers. (JN)

Peformance-based teacher education should be approached on a humanistic basis. While such programs may be able to point out deficiencies in traditional methods of teacher preparation, a complete change may result in a competency-oriented profession. (CJ)

Explains problems and opportunities facing the educational historian who attempts to incorporate history of childhood and family life into the history of education offerings in faculties of education. (Author/DS)

Examines state teacher education requirements with regard to foundations of education courses. A state-by-state summary of professional educational requirements is presented. Findings indicate lack of definitional concensus of foundations of education and great variety among regulations by state. (Author/DB)

This paper is a brief background introduction to the topics of history and education. It indicates some of the main lines of contemporary thinking about the history of education. Also, the history of recent elementary/popular education is reviewed. (ND)