Cites four necessary components of college courses on adolescent literature: (1) advocating book talks and oral readings as motivation devices; (2) providing review sources and selection aids; (3) discussing ways of using nonbook materials, such as filmstrips and records; and (4) discussing teaching strategies for particular books and types of…

Summarizes discussions concerning six distinct issues of English teacher preparation, which were first delineated by the National Council of Teachers of English. Notes three additional issues that merit English teacher educators' careful attention: professional image, special preparation to serve "new" clienteles, and external control of the…

Suggests several ways in which the educational environment in teacher education programs can be altered to support change and encourage risk taking by new English teachers. (DD)

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…

Discusses experiences with preservice teachers and models for writing instruction. Describes a tutorial component which shows that preservice teachers can change their teaching practices but at a rate and in a sequence determined by their beliefs about, attitudes toward, and experiences as writers and writing teachers. (MG)

Argues a need for in-depth consideration of principles and practices to prepare teachers for classrooms they will face in the future. Notes problems created by the disparity between increasing student diversity and their overwhelmingly white, female English/language arts teachers. Provides an overview of the issues involved and practical ideas for…

Describes one teacher education program designed to broaden students' thinking about the influences of culture in society, and teaching and learning about literacy. Offers an "unromanticized glimpse" into the lives of teacher education students as they struggle to come to terms with their transformation as literacy educators preparing to…