Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Connecting the

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Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Projections for teachers needed by 2008– 09 range

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Projections for teachers needed by 2008– 09 range from 1. 7 million to 2. 7 million Hussar, W. J. (1999). Predicting the need for newly hired teachers in the United States to 2008 -09. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics, U. S. Department of Education.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education 50% of teachers attended a community college for

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education 50% of teachers attended a community college for at least part of their education National Science Foundation. (1999). Investing in tomorrow's teachers: The integral role of two-year colleges in the science and mathematics preparation of prospective teachers. Washington, DC: Author.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Courses taken by education majors must incorporate teaching

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Courses taken by education majors must incorporate teaching methods they will be expected to use National Research Council (1997). Improving teacher preparation and credentialing consistent with the National Science Education Standards: Report of a symposium. Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Only 20% of teachers feel adequately prepared to

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Only 20% of teachers feel adequately prepared to integrate technology in their classrooms Greenberg E, Rhodes D, Ye X, Stancavage F. 2004. Prepared to teach: Teacher preparation and student achievement in eighth-grade mathematics. Paper presented at 2004 annual meeting of American Educational

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Only 41% of teachers feel adequately prepared to

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Only 41% of teachers feel adequately prepared to implement new methods of teaching Greenberg E, Rhodes D, Ye X, Stancavage F. 2004. Prepared to teach: Teacher preparation and student achievement in eighth-grade mathematics. Paper presented at 2004 annual meeting of American Educational

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education A variety of teaching methods must be used

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education A variety of teaching methods must be used across the content courses National Research Council (1997). Improving teacher preparation and credentialing consistent with the National Science Education Standards: Report of a symposium. Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education U. S. high school seniors are performing below

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education U. S. high school seniors are performing below average internationally in math and science Gonzales, P. , Guzman, J. C. , Partelow, L. , Pahlke, E. , Jocelyn, L. , Kastberg, D. , et al. (2004). Highlights from the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2003. Washington, DC: U. S. Department

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education NSF places an emphasis on getting scientists and

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education NSF places an emphasis on getting scientists and higher education science and mathematics departments to take on a more appropriate role in the preparation of future teachers National Research Council (1997). Improving teacher preparation and credentialing consistent with the National Science Education Standards: Report of a symposium. Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Future teachers receive minimal content knowledge National Research

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Future teachers receive minimal content knowledge National Research Council (1997). Improving teacher preparation and credentialing consistent with the National Science Education Standards: Report of a symposium. Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Teachers teach the way they learned content National

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Teachers teach the way they learned content National Research Council (1997). Improving teacher preparation and credentialing consistent with the National Science Education Standards: Report of a symposium. Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Encouraging the integration and coordination of course work

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Encouraging the integration and coordination of course work across disciplines should be stressed National Research Council (1997). Improving teacher preparation and credentialing consistent with the National Science Education Standards: Report of a symposium. Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Changing the pedagogical practices of higher education is

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education Changing the pedagogical practices of higher education is necessary for changing the pedagogical practices in the K-12 schools National Research Council (1997). Improving teacher preparation and credentialing consistent with the National Science Education Standards: Report of a symposium. Washington, D. C. : National Academy Press.

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education We don’t have to reinvent the wheel

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education We don’t have to reinvent the wheel

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education RWLO

Connecting the Dots in Teacher Education RWLO