Reports on the responses to questionnaires sent to instructors of both the general secondary level methods course and the more specific English methods course in an attempt to identify possible overlap between the two courses. (HOD)

Reports on a survey of 52 teacher education programs to determine how English and language arts teachers are being prepared. Notes what teacher educators rank as the top requirements in knowledge, abilities, and attitudes of teachers, as well as the status of the general English teacher education program. (RL)

Compares results of a 1979 survey of graduates of Pennsylvania State University's English teacher preparation program with results of a 1969 survey of Illinois English teachers. Indicates changes found in undergraduate English education programs and in teachers' perceptions of the effectiveness of the programs. Also discusses the impact of…

Presents the findings of a questionnaire survey of 100 American colleges and universities regarding language arts methods courses and topics. (DD)

Describes the results of a study of how four new teachers framed and interpreted their daily concerns during their first year teaching. Examines several collective themes that emerge from discussions and interviews. Presents an episode from each teacher's classroom. Explains how the results of the research are being used to refine a teacher…