Here is some of the initial capture on the topic of Teacher Preparation, per our 12/18 and 1/8 chats
Q1. Recap of major issues and concerns:
Broad range of issues, varies by state/district
Many programs are outdated
Too much theory, not enough practical
Too short
Lack of permission to take chances
Smaller class size for new teachers
Q2. What are challenges of University Program training?
Need a mentoring approach
Action research valuable where available
Needs to be a consideration of transition prior to teacher intake
Non-urban Universities need to somehow expose teachers to realities of Urban Ed
Q3 Can District needs drive local University teaching programs?
Many do; cohorts supported by both University and District
Need more partnerships
Download related Tweet Archives (PDF's stored on this wiki)
ecosys-120108-T5-TeacherPrep.pdf
Suggested Readings on T5 Teacher Prep in Education:
UF article Dec'10 (MJ,CJ)
Bill Gates Seeks Better Formula for Teachers
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