Current Issues in Teacher Education: History, Perspectives, and Implications

In this edited volume by experts in the field of teacher education, Current Issues in Teacher Education combines forces from the United States and Canada to present and discuss positions on current topics and concerns in the field of teacher education. It provides an overview and multiple perspectives of issues rather than one author's position or viewpoint. This will allow the reader to reflect on multiple perspectives and to form his or her opinion and route for further action or discussion. Written in a reader-friendly style with accessible language, the book avoids the use of highly technical jargon-like language. Divided into four parts, Part I looks at overarching issues, such as preparing for the realities of teaching imposed by state and federal mandates, curriculum delivery models, and worldwide issues. Part II explores issues related to the teacher education institution, such as preservice teacher placement, accreditation, and partnerships. Part III contains chapters on training teachers in multicultural education, technology, assessment, special needs, and family involvement. And, in Part IV, leaders from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education propose ideas for the future of teacher education. Each chapter includes a section on the implications for teacher education and a look to the future. Review questions to prompt thinking or discussion complete each chapter. Teacher educators who work in the field and/or are involved with professional organizations related to the field will find the book to be useful at the college or university level. Policymakers, administrators, and other leaders in the field will also find the book to be an important addition to their library.

Education & Teaching

Cynthia A. Lassonde

Robert J. Michael

Jerusalem Rivera-Wilson

Schools & Teaching

Charles C. Thomas Pub Ltd

Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning: Facilitating Study, Research, and Inquiry Communities

Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning contains the essential information, tools, and examples teachers and school leaders need to create, manage, and sustain successful collaborative groups. Designed to be a hands-on resource, this practical guide shows you how to: <ul>
<li>Advocate for collaborative teacher learning</li> <li>Develop and sustain collaborative research groups</li> <li>Organize and conduct productive research projects</li> <li>Address issues of ethics, leadership, and group dynamics</li> <li>Evaluate and sustain collaborative learning activities</li> </ul> Based on data from a major survey, Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning features extensive case examples from model research communities collaborating within schools, across districts, in partnership with universities, and as online networks. The book also offers a wealth of reproducible templates as well as reflection questions and exercises?invaluable tools for organizing study groups.

Susan E. Israel

Janice F. Almasi

Jossey-Bass

Today more and more teachers are turning to research to inform their teaching. Taking action through teacher research can have a ripple effect that influences not only classroom practice but the field of education. Preservice, novice, and veteran teachers are all in prime positions to develop their powerful voices regarding education issues. Editors Cynthia A. Lassonde and Susan E. Israel break down the process of teacher research into manageable steps from learning how to develop a research project to writing, publishing, and presenting research.  In addition, this user-friendly guide includes key terms at the beginning of each chapter, problem-solving vignettes, tips, and numerous resources.The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research. Research-based, classroom-tested, and peer-reviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better.  Some of the many areas we publish in include:  -Comprehension-Response To Intervention/Struggling Readers-Early Literacy -Adolescent Literacy-Assessment-Literacy Coaching-Research And Policy

Teachers Taking Action: A Comprehensive Guide to Teacher Research

Intl Literacy Assn

Learn how to
-Begin a literacy tutoring program -Enhance or redirect the focus of your current program -Conduct research to inform your current tutoring initiatives
 With this wide-ranging volume, literacy leaders, practitioners, and scholars will gain much-needed information about high-quality, evidence-based extended learning programs. Contributors present principles for designing effective tutoring programs in school, after school, and during the summer. They outline their programs and supply evidence that their tutoring initiatives benefit students literacy development. Most important, the authors clearly explain their work so that their tutoring programs and research can be replicated.
 The volume provides a framework for education faculty, preservice teachers, and graduate students who want to coordinate a university or public school initiative. It also speaks to community volunteers and families engaged in literacy tutoring projects. And it offers information to classroom teachers, school administrators, reading coaches, and language arts supervisors who want to engage in literacy tutoring projects.
The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research.
 Research-based, classroom-tested, and peer-reviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better. 
 Some of the many areas we publish in include: 
 -Comprehension -Response To Intervention/Struggling Readers -Early Literacy -Adolescent Literacy -Assessment -Literacy Coaching -Research And Policy

Literacy Tutoring That Works: A Look at Successful In-school, After-school, and Summer Programs

Janet C. Richards

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