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Explore the power and possibilities of teaching!Corwin Press and the Association of Teacher Education once again join together to produce ATE′s yearbook. This yearbook addresses the nation′s pressing need to train and retain good teachers as it explores exemplary practices in teacher education. Areas of critical concern include: Enhancing professional developmentMethods for improving teaching and learningTransformations through mentoring and social interaction Effective models for alternative programs in teacher education This book adds to the knowledge base as contributors explore practices based on current theory, research, and experience. The jury-reviewed chapters constitute a major contribution to the field of teacher education. It will be an essential resource for all post secondary education faculty and should be included in programs devoted to understanding the impact of teacher education on teachers and their students.

Explore the power and possibilities of teaching!Corwin Press and the Association of Teacher Education once again join together to produce ATE′s yearbook. This yearbook addresses the nation′s pressing need to train and retain good teachers as it explores exemplary practices in teacher education. Areas of critical concern include: Enhancing professional developmentMethods for improving teaching and learningTransformations through mentoring and social interaction Effective models for alternative programs in teacher education This book adds to the knowledge base as contributors explore practices based on current theory, research, and experience. The jury-reviewed chapters constitute a major contribution to the field of teacher education. It will be an essential resource for all post secondary education faculty and should be included in programs devoted to understanding the impact of teacher education on teachers and their students.

"Aptly addresses state-of-the-profession issues. Thoughtful, scholarly papers followed by multifaceted reflections and implications sections help the reader answer 21st century questions. This yearbook should be must reading for teacher education faculty and students."Elaine Jarchow, DeanCollege of EducationTexas Tech University"Bravo! These authors carve new mind-sets in education by examining what is important to us (purpose and vision); what ideals, norms, and practices generate high-quality intellectual growth for students and ourselves; and what challenges and struggles help transform teaching, learning, and leading."Mary John O′Hair, Associate DeanCollege of EducationUniversity of Oklahoma The Fifth Annual Yearbook of the Association of Teacher Educators focuses on a topic vital to the welfare of our country: the education of our nation′s teachers. This volume provides you with the latest research and guidelines for improving the education of preservice and inservice teachers.One of the most recent goals added to the Goals 2000 program emphasizes the professional development of teachers. In order to be successful, educational reform and increased student learning must be linked to the continued professional development of teachers.This edition of the ATE Yearbook examines four aspects of teacher education: context, process, curriculum, and communication. Each section focuses on one of these themes and includes a chapter that provides the framework and overview, topic and subject studies, and a closing chapter that discusses the theme′s implications.Researchers and practitioners examine the following topics: Multicultural education and diversitySubject perspectives of new and experienced teachersSchool and university partnershipsLocal communities and global perspectives The information in this yearbook is designed to offer insight and spark debate about the current state of the continuum of professional development.

"Aptly addresses state-of-the-profession issues. Thoughtful, scholarly papers followed by multifaceted reflections and implications sections help the reader answer 21st century questions. This yearbook should be must reading for teacher education faculty and students."Elaine Jarchow, DeanCollege of EducationTexas Tech University"Bravo! These authors carve new mind-sets in education by examining what is important to us (purpose and vision); what ideals, norms, and practices generate high-quality intellectual growth for students and ourselves; and what challenges and struggles help transform teaching, learning, and leading."Mary John O′Hair, Associate DeanCollege of EducationUniversity of Oklahoma The Fifth Annual Yearbook of the Association of Teacher Educators focuses on a topic vital to the welfare of our country: the education of our nation′s teachers. This volume provides you with the latest research and guidelines for improving the education of preservice and inservice teachers.One of the most recent goals added to the Goals 2000 program emphasizes the professional development of teachers. In order to be successful, educational reform and increased student learning must be linked to the continued professional development of teachers.This edition of the ATE Yearbook examines four aspects of teacher education: context, process, curriculum, and communication. Each section focuses on one of these themes and includes a chapter that provides the framework and overview, topic and subject studies, and a closing chapter that discusses the theme′s implications.Researchers and practitioners examine the following topics: Multicultural education and diversitySubject perspectives of new and experienced teachersSchool and university partnershipsLocal communities and global perspectives The information in this yearbook is designed to offer insight and spark debate about the current state of the continuum of professional development.

Research on Professional Development Schools, the seventh Teacher Education Yearbook, is concerned with the professional development of teachers at every phase of their careers. It focuses on professional development schools (PDSs) and attempts to determine whether collaborative efforts between schools and higher education are paying off in better-educated teachers.The book is divided into four sections, each dealing with a different aspect of teacher education in a PDS: collaboration, contexts, leadership, and inquiry. Each section focuses on one of these themes and includes an introductory chapter that provides a framework and overview and a closing chapter that discusses the theme′s implications.Professional development schools historically have had four primary goals. These goals are to encourage the teacher as: Researcher — to get teachers involved in action research and studies to improve school practiceDecision maker — to move teachers toward self-empowerment and help them assume teacher leadership rolesTeacher educator — to have teachers work more directly with colleges as partners in planning, teaching, and supervising student teachers Political activist — to help teachers find ways to bring more equality and social justice into schools Contributing authors use rich descriptions of their research on PDSs to help educators understand the challenges and difficulties involved, as well as ease the movement toward creation of successful PDSs that will fulfill their original teacher education goals.The ultimate objective of the PDS is to improve education for students, beginning and practicing teachers, and university faculty. Every educator who is interested in the quality of education provided for student teachers and practicing teachers will want to read this book. The book is also for researchers who seek to understand how PDSs can change the way we view professional development for educators.

This fourth edition of the Handbook of Research on Teacher Education examines both new issues in teacher education from the past 10-15 years as well as long-standing, foundational concerns. The main themes of this comprehensive volume focus on important aspects of teacher education around historical and emerging problems of practice, with the goal of framing further inquiry and dialogue and impacting advocacy and advancement for teacher educators. Chapters reflect changes within the field since the previous edition, including research on school-university partnerships, inquiry, residencies, alternative certification programs, and more. This resource also acknowledges the increased political pressure placed on teacher preparation programs, as well as how to advocate for proven practice related to these issues.Key features in this fourth edition include:Highlights important research and practice in the field of teacher preparation and education;Extends past research into contemporary socio-political contexts;Informs the field with research-based analysis of current issues in teacher preparation; andCreates an informed citizenry on contemporary issues to stimulate greater involvement and advocacy in education policy connected to teacher preparation.Ideal reference material for any teacher educator or faculty involved in teacher preparation and development, this exciting fourth edition can be used across courses, for graduate student dissertation work, or to inform other research projects.