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Practices in alternative teacher preparation programs in California
… field of education to the point that many intern programs have ceased to exist. Alternative (or Intern) teacher preparation programs have also become an increasingly popular topic, especially since the term "highly qualified teachers" will soon be up for re-assessment. Concerns over the quality of …
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Embracing A Diverse Curriculum In University Teacher Preparation Programs
… is a reality that must be accepted by university teacher preparation programs. Teacher candidates need to be taught the necessary skills to successfully teach diverse student populations. Children come from many different cultures and backgrounds and pre-service teachers must be equipped to …
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Candidates' Perception of Training and Self-Efficacy in Traditional and Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs.
… was encouraged by the tremendous demand for teachers. Two million new teachers will be needed in the United States over the next decade. The teacher shortage has school administration, school boards, education agencies, and institutions of higher education investigating how to train and …
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Curriculum Analysis in Teacher Preparation Programs at the College of Basic Education in Kuwait
Preparing quality teachers is a continuing issue and concern in discussions about the future of schools in many countries. This study described and compared the stated goals and perceived outcomes of teacher preparation programs at the College of Basic Education (CBE) in Kuwait. This information …
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Professional Ethics, Decision-Making, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: An Exploration of Teacher Preparation Programs and Practice
… and interdisciplinary collaboration in teacher preparation programs throughout the U.S. These factors were addressed using the Ethics Training and Curriculum Survey (ETCS). Participants for the ETCS included teacher educators (<em>n</em> = 977) from CAEP accredited preparation programs. …
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English Education and Tesol Teacher Preparation Programs: A Comparative Study of Programs at Ten Institutions
This study addressed the question of whether teachers of English trained to teach either native or non-native speakers of that language are able to teach any students of English regardless of whether they were native or non-native.
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Evaluating the effectiveness of a personalized, pedagogy-based technology professional development model in teacher preparation programs
… that it should play an equally important role in teacher preparation programs. While technology classes are in place in most institutions, research has shown that some College of Education faculty members, especially those in content areas outside technology, are still resistant to the pedagogical …
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The Influence of Science Teacher Preparation Programs on Instructional Practices of Beginning Primary School Teachers in Malawi
… science teaching practices of six primary school teachers in Standards 5 through 7, to learn about their perceptions of teaching science and to examine whether or not their teaching practices were in keeping with what they were taught during teacher preparation as well as Malawi's educational …
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Before we teach it, We Have to learn it": Wisconsin Act 31 compliance within public teacher preparation programs
… education factor into compliance with regard to teacher preparation programs. Through a mixed methods approach, instructors from nine University of Wisconsin System institutions were surveyed regarding their professional and personal background in relation to American Indian Studies as well as …
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Student teachers need a shot in the arm: a study of librarian/teacher collaboration through teacher preparation programs
… purpose of this study was to examine pre-service teacher training and/or exposure to the potential collaborative role of the teacher-librarian. The study used a short written survey questioning pre-service teachers about any instances of collaboration with a school library media specialist, …
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A Description and Evaluation of the Secondary-School Science Methods Course in Teacher Preparation Programs in the United States
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Internet Use in Teacher Preparation Programs: The Relationship between Pedagogy and Practice in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
… State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) teacher educators' pedagogical beliefs and their use of telecollaborative Internet activities in practice. The goal of this examination was to address the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement (April 2002) …
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Faculty and Pre -Service Teachers' Perceptions and Beliefs About Portfolio Assessment Use in Special Education Pre -Service Teacher Preparation Programs
Teacher preparation programs are using portfolio assessment for a myriad of reasons including teacher certification. Portfolio assessment appears to be a means for accomplishing a number of objectives for stakeholders yet, there is little large-scale research to support that many stakeholders' …
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A Quantitative Modeling Approach to Examining High School, Pre-Admission, Program, Certification and Career Choice Variables in Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Programs
The purpose of this study was to examine if there is an association between effective supervision and communication competence in divisions of student affairs at Christian higher education institutions. The investigation examined chief student affairs officers (CSAOs) and their direct reports at 45 …
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A Study to Investigate How Undergraduate Elementary Degree Teacher Preparation Programs in Virginia are Preparing Preservice Teachers to Engage in Family-School Partnerships
… of this study was to investigate how elementary teacher preparation programs (TPPs) in Virginia are preparing undergraduate students to engage with families in developing family-school partnerships. Preservice teachers are completing their TPPs with little to no coursework or field experiences …
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Bridging Gaps Between Training and Teaching Demands in the 21st Century Classroom: A Qualitative Study of Principal Perceptions on the Quality of Teacher Preparation Programs
<p>This qualitative study examined teacher preparation programs in K-12 public schools, focusing on principal perceptions of the strengths and weaknesses of teacher preparation programs and their connections to teacher attrition. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with K-12 …
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The Influence of Teacher Preparation Programs on Student Achievement and the Use of NCTM Standards and Principles in Middle School and High School Algebra I Classrooms
<p>The impact of traditional and alternative teacher preparation programs on student achievement and the instructional delivery methods used in middle school and high school Algebra I classrooms was explored through a mixed method comparative design. The data analysis revealed that alternative …
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An analysis of the perceptions of teacher trainees, practicing teachers, college educators, and public school administrators regarding the effectiveness of undergraduate teacher preparation programs at Ball State University and Western Michigan University.
… of the study was to analyze the perceptions of teacher trainees, first and second year practicing teachers, college educators, and public school administrators regarding the effectiveness of the undergraduate teacher preparation programs at Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana; and Western …
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Decline of play-based learning : Identifying external factors
… classroom. The study also sought to identify how teacher preparation programs are preparing early childhood teacher candidates to implement play-based practices. Play-based learning was defined as learning through hands-on experiences, collaboration, and exploration that is freely chosen. The …
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Supporting supervisors in the clinical education setting
Jacobson, Kimberly Teacher preparation programs rely on practical classroom experiences in which pre-service educators practice their craft in classrooms as field students and student teachers. While adjunct supervisors typically oversee and mentor teacher candidates, there's a notable gap in …
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