Teacher Preparation

Rosa Hernandez and Nicole Yorgensen

What is the best preparation for teachers?

Teacher Preparation

-Various thoughts on how to best structure teacher

preparation.

-Clinically and field based experience are most agreed upon.

-Reflection-Collaboration with other professionals-Teaching self efficacy-Instructional Technology-Mindfulness-Classroom Management

Knowledge of Students Classroom Management Collaboration with other Professionals Promotes Autonomy Reflection Positive Learning Environment Organization

Multi-level Learning Approach

Workshops Microteaching Clinics Case Study Reviews Instructional Technology Field Involvement, Student Teaching Supervisory Sessions

Clinical Experience

Collaborate with other professionals to

exchange ideas and concepts. Increase professional growth and

development. Strengthens Knowledge Construction

Collaborative Teaching

Classroom

Management

Implement instructional methods that best

cater to students.

Develop learning strategies that demonstrate student achievement and growth.

Take time to get to know your students!

Knowledge of Students

Teachers should practice an assortment of

different professional behaviors….

Leadership: Capacity Building:

Professional Attributes

Reflection is a pivotal step to successful

teacher performance.

Meaning Oriented Reflection Tool for Understanding Measure Growth and Achievement

Reflection

Know how to use and implement into lessons!

Informative sessions to reduce fear and discomfort with use of instructional technology.

“Visual Scaffolds” that allow students to retain information and complex concepts.

Instructional Technology

Teachers should implement learning activities

that best cater to their students.

Mindfulness

Real-world applications

Self Efficacy

Scaffolding Teaching and Learning

Preparation for a global world and community.

Ability to instruct diverse student populations.

Practice multicultural awareness!

Diversity in Education

Teachers should always aim to further

improve!

Clinical and Field Experience Workshops and Seminars Supervisory Sessions

Continuous Professional Learning

All knowledge is constructed by the individual.

Learning happens through participation and one’s own version of the knowledge is constructed.

Knowledge is characterized by the student. Helps students think critically and creatively.

Constructivism

“Grandfather of Constructivism” Good teachers always aim to improve Collaborative Learning Authentic Tasks & Real World Experiences

Visual and Active Learning are Key Encourage Higher Levels of Thinking amongst

Students Ask “Why” Questions

John Dewey

Application of

Dewey’s Theory

Notable Professor of Education and Psychology

Commonly refers to the work of Dewey

Pedagogical Content Knowledge as basis for teacher preparation

For additional knowledge and information on Dr. Shulman: http://insidetheacademy.asu.edu/video-summaries-lee-shulman

Dr. Lee Shulman

Pedagogical Content

Knowledge

Theory of Cognitive Development: Four Stage Sequence

Development is the accumulation of learning Constructivist Learning Ideology

Adaptation and organization guide intellectual growth and biological development.

Jean Piaget

Putting it all together…