Teacher Education – serie

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.

New ground is broken in every section...a toast to professionalism. From the Foreword by Thomas J. Sergiovanni Trinity University Explores these important topics: * Occupational stress * Special preparation of urban teachers * Peer coaching and evaluation * Communication skills * Workplace barriers to leadership development, and much more. Well-organized and straightforward, this volume offers you highly enjoyable reading as well as an insightful look at possibilities for tomorrow′s teachers.

New ground is broken in every section...a toast to professionalism. From the Foreword by Thomas J. Sergiovanni Trinity University Explores these important topics: * Occupational stress * Special preparation of urban teachers * Peer coaching and evaluation * Communication skills * Workplace barriers to leadership development, and much more. Well-organized and straightforward, this volume offers you highly enjoyable reading as well as an insightful look at possibilities for tomorrow′s teachers.

"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.