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Publication Date: 2002
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Increasing the Effectiveness of a Collaborative General Methods Course for Secondary Preservice Teachers.
McGuire, Peggy; Wilder Melinda S.; White, Rodney
SRATE Journal, v11 n1 p29-35 Win 2002
Eastern Kentucky University's secondary teacher education program revised a general methods course and content specific methods courses to increase student teachers' effectiveness. Curricular change included more emphasis on classroom management, professional development, and instructional technology. Participant surveys investigated whether the new format was adequate. Respondents suggested that changes were needed in course content.(SM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Secondary School Teachers, State Standards, Teacher Collaboration
SRATE Journal, Department of Early Childhood Education, College of Education, University Plaza, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303-3083.
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