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Publication Date: 2012
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A Three-Year Journey: Lessons Learned from Integrating Teacher Preparation and Urban Studies
Yontz, Brian D.
AILACTE Journal, v9 p65-82 Fall 2012
This narrative outlines the process of how an independent liberal arts college integrated coursework and learning experiences focused on urban school teacher preparation with an existing university program in Urban Studies. Programmatic changes and additions to teacher education programs at independent liberal arts colleges are often very difficult to implement due to extensive institutional learning goals paired with state licensure requirements. The project described attempted to create a pathway for those teacher candidates planning on teaching in an urban environment to supplement their traditional teacher preparation program. Specifically, this project focused on course development, utilization of liberal arts offerings in Urban Studies, and partnership with local urban school districts for program design and program materialization. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Liberal Arts, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Urban Studies, Urban Schools, Integrated Curriculum, Unified Studies Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Formative Evaluation, Program Implementation, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Partnerships in Education, Educational Needs, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education. 1903 Princeton Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105. Tel: 651-690-8949; e-mail: erns0039@umn.edu; Web site: http://www.ailacte.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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