ERIC Number: EJ745030
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 23
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Preparing High-Quality Teachers for Urbanized Schools: A Program Evaluation of a Partnership Model
Masci, Frank J.; Stotko, Elaine M.
Education and Urban Society, v39 n1 p46-68 2006
The Professional Immersion Master of Arts in Teaching (ProMAT) program is a cooperative venture between Johns Hopkins University and Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools, a large school district that has experienced increased urbanization. This graduate-level teacher preparation program provides candidates with extensive internship experiences, a high degree of supervisory support, and significant financial assistance. The school district provides tuition assistance in return for a multiyear commitment by candidates to teach in the district. Data from an exit survey indicate candidate satisfaction with the program. A comparison of Praxis II Pedagogy examination scores with state minimum passing scores shows that in two thirds of the ProMAT certification areas, candidates score significantly higher than the state's required passing scores. The following is appended: Johns Hopkins University Department of Teacher Preparation ProMAT Exit Survey. (Contains 1 figure and 4 tables.)
Descriptors: School Districts, Program Evaluation, Partnerships in Education, Public Schools, Teacher Education Programs, Internship Programs, Alternative Teacher Certification, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Shortage, Financial Support, Comparative Analysis, Graduate Students, Student Surveys, Scores, Teacher Recruitment, Masters Programs, Models, Tuition Grants, Clinical Supervision (of Teachers)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Maryland
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Praxis Series
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