基本説明
New in paperback. Hardcover was published in 2007. Describes the unique contexts for teacher preparation offered by liberal arts institutions and analyzes the effects of these programs on their graduates and on K-12 schools.
Full Description
Taking Teaching Seriously expands and enriches discussions about teacher preparation in the United States. Its authors describe the unique contexts for teacher preparation offered by liberal arts institutions and analyze the effects of these programs on their graduates and on K12 schools. They emphasize that the goals and conditions for teacher preparation differ from larger public institutions in several key respects including supervisor-student teacher relationships, philosophical foundations, and approaches to clinical fieldwork. Taken together, the essays provide compelling evidence that educational studies programs in liberal arts colleges and universities constitute a vital component of the teacher education system in the United States.
Contents
PART I Contested Views of Effectiveness and Professionalism in Undergraduate Institutions
PART II Cultivating Liberally Educated Teachers: Distinctive Approaches of Liberal Arts Institutions
PART III Opportunities and Obstacles for Liberal Arts Programs in Recruiting and Retaining New Teachers.
