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Brief History of Standards in Teacher Education
Edelfelt, Roy A.; Raths, James D.
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Paperback. Num Pages: 31 pages. BIC Classification: JNMT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 163 x 5. Weight in Grams: 68.
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,' ... Read more
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,' ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
31
Condition
New
Number of Pages
31
Place of Publication
Lanham, United States
ISBN
9781578862368
SKU
V9781578862368
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About Edelfelt, Roy A.; Raths, James D.
Roy A. Edelfelt is clinical professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. James D. Raths is a professor at the University of Deleware.
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