Teachers for the New Millennium

Written to commemorate the National Congress on Teacher Education in the United States, this book describes the Congress' deliberations on questions of policy, practice and research regarding teacher preparation.

Foreword - Joseph C VaughanPreface and Acknowledgements - Leonard KaplanThe Courage to Change - Mary Hatwood FutrellWho Will Prepare the Next Generation of Teachers? - Mary E DiezA Response to Chapter 2 - Edward M WolpertRight-Sizing Teacher Education - Nancy L Zimpher The Policy ImperativeA Response to Chapter 3 - Edward R DucharmeThe Influence of Agencies on Teacher Preparation - Carl A Grant Social Justice in the New MillenniumA Response to Chapter 4 - Kathleen DensmoreThe Preparation of Teachers for a Diverse, Free Society - Martin J HabermanA Response to Chapter 5 - Barbara G BurchTeacher Education and Interprofessional Collaboration - Dean Corrigan Creation of Family-Centered, Community-Based Integrated Service SystemsA Response to Chapter 6 - Roy A EdelfeltPartnerships for Quality Teaching - Richard W RileyBuilding a Strong Foundation - Sharon Porter Robinson The Importance of Knowledge and High Standards in Improving Teacher EducationAgenda for Tomorrow - Roy A EdelfeltA Plan for Action - Leonard Kaplan