The Trouble With Teacher Preparation

IF STUDENTS ARE FAILING TO REACH ATTAINABLE GOALS, IT MUST BE BECAUSE TEACHERS ARE NOT CAPABLE OF TEACHING WELL OR BECAUSE SCHOOLS ARE PREVENTING TEACHERS FROM USING THEIR TALENTS EFFECTIVELY. THAT SITUATIONAL VARIABLES OFTEN HENDICAP TEACHERS IS WIDELY RECOGNIZED AND WELL DOCUMENTED. IT IS EQUALLY EVIDENT, HOWEVER, THAT NOT ALL TEACHERS POSSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED IN THEIR PROFESSION.