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In the first study, prospective teachers, in-service teachers, parents, and college students wrote terms describing the profession of elementary school teachers. Analysis of the terms showed similarity in prospective teachers' and in-service teachers' perception of the career of teaching. In the second study, newspaper articles related to \"\"teachers\"\" or \"\"teaching\"\" from three popular presses were collected, each for approximately a month. The categorization of the articles showed a focus on teacher qualification and training and potential influence of news coverage on prospective teachers' perceptions of teaching. A report of the background and current status of pre-service teacher training in China followed. In the second part, two observational studies were conducted to examine beginning teachers' early practice, development, and their learning experiences in their work environment. 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In the second study, newspaper articles related to ""teachers"" or ""teaching"" from three popular presses were collected, each for approximately a month. The categorization of the articles showed a focus on teacher qualification and training and potential influence of news coverage on prospective teachers' perceptions of teaching. A report of the background and current status of pre-service teacher training in China followed. In the second part, two observational studies were conducted to examine beginning teachers' early practice, development, and their learning experiences in their work environment. In the first study, lessons taught by seven pairs of beginning teachers and experienced teachers were videotaped at the beginning of new teachers' first year of teaching. Another lesson taught by each new teacher was videotaped again at the end of the same academic year. Interviews were conducted at both times. 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