Challenging the status quo of teacher education programs. From: The Clearing House | Date: November 1, 1998| Author: Romanowski, Michael H.; Oldenski, Thomas E. | COPYRIGHT 1998 Heldref Publications. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Teacher education programs need to include an awareness of the moral and ethical dimensions of teaching to instill commitment among preservice teachers. A number of areas involving critical reflection of the self, society and teaching must be addressed.

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