Classroom Teachers as Agents of Reform in University Teacher Preparation Programs

In the Preservice Elementary Science/Mathematics Project at the University of Northern Colorado, experienced classroom teachers worked with faculty members to revise, deliver, and evaluate science and mathematics content and pedagogy courses and related education courses for prospective elementary t...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of teacher education 1992-09, Vol.43 (4), p.283-289
Main Authors: Heikkinen, Henry W., McDevitt, Teresa M., Stone, Bettie J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College School Cooperation
Curriculum Development
Educational Change
Elementary Education
Evaluation
Experienced Teachers
Faculty Development
Higher Education
Instructional Leadership
Junior High Schools
Mathematics Education
Mentors
Middle Schools
Preservice Teacher Education
Science Education
Teacher education
Teacher Education Curriculum
Teacher Educators
Teacher participation in curriculum planning
Teacher Role
Teachers
Training
University of Northern Colorado
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:In the Preservice Elementary Science/Mathematics Project at the University of Northern Colorado, experienced classroom teachers worked with faculty members to revise, deliver, and evaluate science and mathematics content and pedagogy courses and related education courses for prospective elementary teachers. These on-campus teaching fellows modeled effective teaching strategies for students, assisted faculty in selecting and clarifying course concepts, and helped faculty and students focus on problem solving and investigative modes of learning. Upon return to their classrooms, teaching fellows have served as instructional leaders in science and mathematics. The benefits of this model project and the necessary pre-conditions for success are discussed.
ISSN:0022-4871
1552-7816
DOI:10.1177/0022487192043004007