A Model for the Evaluation of Teacher Education Programs and Some Illustrative Data.

The article discusses a model for the assessment of teacher education programs and several illustrative information. An evaluation of undergraduate professional education programs which are under the care of the Council on Teacher Education at the University of Illinois is presented. In carrying out this study, the Dean of the College of Education appointed a committee to scrutinize the issue, collect pertinent data, and make recommendations for the upgrade of courses which are offered by the college of education. The committee centered on six professional education courses that include social studies, English, mathematics, foreign languages, physical education and science.