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Core Concept: Teacher Development
Why Is Teacher Development Important?
Just as professionals in medicine, architecture, and law have opportunities to learn through participating in internships and learning best practices, exemplary teacher-preparation programs allow teacher candidates the time to spend in classrooms with experienced mentors.
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VIDEO: An Introduction to Teacher Development (3-minute video)
VIDEO: Teacher-Development Overview: A Survey of Top Programs (9-minute video)
Real-Life Examples
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Schools of education innovate.
MoreGraduate students and kids learn side by side.
MoreIntegrating technology into the classroom.
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Does teacher-prep teaching style matter?
MoreThe value of adequate preparation time.
MoreTeachers, like students, learn by doing.
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Building a supportive learning environment.
MoreA passion for reform in the toughest schools.
MoreNCLB raises the bar on teacher quality.
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What high-quality teacher prep does.
MoreGuidance for school administrators.
MoreMore freedom and responsibility for kids.
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