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ERIC Number: ED087617
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1973-Apr
Pages: 6
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USMES and the Preservice Teacher Education Program: A Model for Change.
Ost, David H.
Described is the model for science and mathematics elementary teacher preparation at the California State College, Bakersfield. The model is characterized by the approach of unified activities and includes three components: a preservice program, an inservice program, and a student teaching experience. Team teaching of science and mathematics courses is the major portion of the preservice program, with emphases upon problem solving activities, philosophical orientation, and Piagetian studies. Social studies and language arts are equally required for the teacher candidate. The inservice component is carried out through master teachers and supportive staff. Development of teaching strategies and a tolerance to allow preservice teachers to try various approaches for inservice teachers is the main concern. Student teaching takes place under the supervision of master teachers and college supervisors. Attempts to match student teachers with master teachers are found to be effective. Arrangements of teacher preparation experiences in the integrated preservice-inservice approach are concluded as unique. Further modifications are recommended on the extension of the student teaching period and adoption of a clinical approach. (CC)
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Note: Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Science Teachers Association (21st, Detroit, March 30--April 3, 1973)