A Brief History of Standards in Teacher Education
Roy A Edelfelt author James Raths author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:10th Nov '04
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
With the current emphasis on standards in the schools, one may think that this is a new phenomenon. However, as this pamphlet clearly demonstrates, while standards in American schools have a long history dating back to Reconstruction, the recommendations for what is needed to improve teacher education are remarkably similar—brighter students, more realistic classes, rigorous general education, serious evaluation, and so on. The reports and guidelines share a zeal for the standards they are promulgating, but are thin on research to support their recommendations. The irony is that the 'profession's power is so fragmented, and its prestige so ailing,' that adequate support for teacher education and professional practice remain elusive. The report concludes that only a concerted effort by a coalition of organizations could generate the support needed to achieve a major breakthrough in the quality of schooling and teacher education.
ISBN: 9781578862368
Dimensions: 217mm x 163mm x 5mm
Weight: 68g
31 pages