Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: What are the current issues in teacher education? / Robert J. Michael, Jerry Rivera-Wilson, and Cynthia A. Lassonde -- pt. I: A broad perspective. No preservice teacher left behind: preparing for the high-stakes testing classroom / Hansel Burley and Barbara Morgan-Fleming ; Preparing future teachers for online delivery models: a new teacher education? / Laurie Mullen and Roy Weaver ; Teacher education issues worldwide / Carol Merz Frankel -- pt. II: Institutional perspectives. Grooming "better-prepared" teachers / Claudia Peralta Nash ; The moral character of learning: a neglected dimension in the preparation of teachers / Dennis Shirley and Randall Lahann ; Placing and mentoring student teachers: issues, challenges, and new possibilities / Finney Cherian ; A quest for mutualism: the university-school partnership approach for teacher preparation / Barbara Fink Chorzempa and / Aaron D. Isabelle ; Accreditation reconsidered: benefits, challenges, and future directions / Susan R. Polirstok and Annette D. Digby.

Part III: Educating tomorrow's teachers. Preparing teachers to support quality family engagement in schools / Jerrell C. Cassady ... [et al.] ; Multicultural education in teacher education / H. Richard Milner, IV, Judson Laughter and / F. Blake Tenore ; Teaching with digital technology / Karen Swan, Lin Lin, and Mark van't Hooft ; Beyond good versus evil: what preservice teachers need to know about assessment / Heidi Andrade ; Preparing special education teachers for tomorrow / Elizabeth Whitten ... [et al.] -- pt. IV: The future of teacher education. Persistent tensions in American teacher education: the future of teacher education / Allen D. Glenn, David Imig, and Dale G. Anderson.

"In this edited volume by experts in the field of teacher education, Current Issues in Teacher Education combines forces from the United States and Canada to present and discuss positions on current topics and concerns in the field of teacher education. It provides an overview and multiple perspectives of issues rather than one author's position or viewpoint. This will allow the reader to reflect on multiple perspectives and to form his or her opinion and route for further action or discussion. Written in a reader-friendly style with accessible language, the book avoids the use of highly technical jargon-like language.".

"Divided into four parts, Part I looks at overarching issues, such as preparing for the realities of teaching imposed by state and federal mandates, curriculum delivery models, and worldwide issues. Part II explores issues related to the teacher education institution, such as preservice teacher placement, accreditation, and partnerships. Part III contains chapters on training teachers in multicultural education, technology, assessment, special needs, and family involvement. And, in Part IV, leaders from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education propose ideas for the future of teacher education. Each chapter includes a section on the implications for teacher education and a look to the future.

Review questions to prompt thinking or discussion complete each chapter." "Teacher educators who work in the field and/or are involved with professional organizations related to the field will find the book to be useful at the college or university level. Policymakers, administrators, and other leaders in the field will also find the book to be an important addition to their library."--BOOK JACKET.

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