Elementary and secondary teacher graduate characteristics were studied to determine significant differences in and associations among selected input, process, and output variables. No clear relationships among the input, process, and output variables were found. The major conclusion was that at present the recommendations of teacher education graduates appear to be the best source of information for program alterations. Suggestions were also made for future studies.
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