Current issues in teacher education : history, perspectives, and implications /
edited by Cynthia A. Lassonde, Robert J. Michael, Jerusalem Rivera-Wilson ; with a foreword by Kenneth M. Zeichner.
- Springfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas Publisher, c2008.
- xxvi, 243 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What are the current issues in teacher education? / No preservice teacher left behind: preparing for the high-stakes testing classroom / Preparing future teachers for online delivery models: a new teacher education? / Teacher education issues worldwide / Grooming "better-prepared" teachers / The moral character of learning: a neglected dimension in the preparation of teachers / Placing and mentoring student teachers: issues, challenges, and new possibilities / A quest for mutualism: the university-school partnership approach for teacher preparation / Accreditation reconsidered: benefits, challenges, and future directions / Robert J. Michael, Jerry Rivera-Wilson, and Cynthia A. Lassonde -- Hansel Burley and Barbara Morgan-Fleming ; Laurie Mullen and Roy Weaver ; Carol Merz Frankel -- Claudia Peralta Nash ; Dennis Shirley and Randall Lahann ; Finney Cherian ; Barbara Fink Chorzempa and / Aaron D. Isabelle ; Susan R. Polirstok and Annette D. Digby. Introduction: pt. I: A broad perspective. pt. II: Institutional perspectives. Preparing teachers to support quality family engagement in schools / Multicultural education in teacher education / Teaching with digital technology / Beyond good versus evil: what preservice teachers need to know about assessment / Preparing special education teachers for tomorrow / Persistent tensions in American teacher education: the future of teacher education / Jerrell C. Cassady ... [et al.] ; H. Richard Milner, IV, Judson Laughter and / F. Blake Tenore ; Karen Swan, Lin Lin, and Mark van't Hooft ; Heidi Andrade ; Elizabeth Whitten ... [et al.] -- Allen D. Glenn, David Imig, and Dale G. Anderson. Part III: Educating tomorrow's teachers. pt. IV: The future of teacher education.
"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."--BOOK JACKET.