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Download full textDenton, Jon J. – 1985
Three bases or decision-rules for selecting and organizing content for teacher preparation programs are discussed. In order to be considered as viable content for a teacher preparation program, the concept, principle, or process must be: (1) related to student growth; (2) a necessary curricular component; and (3) logically explained by a theory of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Development, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Content
Denton, Jon J. – 1987
In discussing quality indicators of teacher education programs, three components of teacher education are addressed: the program's content, the faculty, and products of inquiry. Three different rationales are presented for selecting and ordering content for teacher education curricula. These rationales, phrased as "decision-rules" are: in order to…
Descriptors: Foundations of Education, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Effectiveness
Denton, Jon J. – 1983
A review of studies on early field experiences centers on John Dewey's belief that pre-practice teaching laboratory experiences should foster reflective criticism of educational purposes and instructional methods and result in more effective student teaching experiences. Current studies have indicated that early field experiences, by focusing on…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education, Methods Courses
Denton, Jon J.; Davis, Trina J.; Smith, Ben L.; Beason, Lynn; Strader, R. Arlen – eEducation Group, 2005
"Accelerate Online/OPTIONS" is a three component program for certifying secondary mathematics and science teachers in Texas. "Accelerate Online/OPTIONS" provides those possessing or pursuing science degrees with an online program of education that can be completed in 12-18 months. The On-line Curriculum consists of 35 online…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Preservice Teacher Education, Mentors, Science Teachers
PDF pending restorationDenton, Jon J.; Tooke, D. James – 1981
Two questions were addressed in this study: (1) Is learner cognitive attainment stable across different instructional units taught by a student teacher? and (2) Do the pupils of student teachers who are education majors attain more cognitive performance objectives than the pupils of student teachers who are not education majors? Secondary level…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Competency Based Teacher Education, Education Majors, Higher Education
Denton, Jon J.; Kazimi, Ebrahim – 1982
University supervisors' evaluations of student teachers were assessed to determine if the cognitive attainment of pupils taught by the student teachers was a rating factor. The sample consisted of 82 secondary level student teachers participating in a competency based teacher education program. Data collected for the study included a summary…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cooperating Teachers, Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria
Denton, Jon J.; Smith, Nick L. – 1984
Two alternative programs for students seeking secondary school teacher certification were compared for cost effectiveness. The most pronounced difference between individuals majoring in education and non-majors seeking teacher certification while completing degree requirements in their chosen field is the number of required semester hours of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Education Majors, Evaluation Methods
