1. Teacher Preparation Rosa Hernandez and Nicole Yorgensen

2. Teacher Preparation • What is the best preparation for teachers? -Various thoughts on how to best structure teacher preparation. -Clinically and field based experience are most agreed upon. -Reflection -Collaboration with other professionals -Teaching self efficacy -Instructional Technology -Mindfulness -Classroom Management

3. Multi-level Learning Approach • Knowledge of Students • Classroom Management • Collaboration with other Professionals • Promotes Autonomy • Reflection • Positive Learning Environment • Organization

4. Clinical Experience • Workshops • Microteaching Clinics • Case Study Reviews • Instructional Technology • Field Involvement, Student Teaching • Supervisory Sessions

5. Collaborative Teaching • Collaborate with other professionals to exchange ideas and concepts. • Increase professional growth and development. • Strengthens Knowledge Construction

6. Classroom Management

7. Knowledge of Students • Implement instructional methods that best cater to students. • Develop learning strategies that demonstrate student achievement and growth. • Take time to get to know your students!

8. Professional Attributes • Teachers should practice an assortment of different professional behaviors…. • Leadership: • Capacity Building:

9. Reflection • Reflection is a pivotal step to successful teacher performance. • Meaning Oriented Reflection • Tool for Understanding • Measure Growth and Achievement

10. Instructional Technology • Know how to use and implement into lessons! • Informative sessions to reduce fear and discomfort with use of instructional technology. • “Visual Scaffolds” that allow students to retain information and complex concepts.

11. Scaffolding Teaching and Learning • Teachers should implement learning activities that best cater to their students. • Mindfulness • Real-world applications • Self Efficacy

12. Diversity in Education • Preparation for a global world and community. • Ability to instruct diverse student populations. • Practice multicultural awareness!

13. Continuous Professional Learning • Teachers should always aim to further improve! • Clinical and Field Experience • Workshops and Seminars • Supervisory Sessions

14. Constructivism • All knowledge is constructed by the individual. • Learning happens through participation and one’s own version of the knowledge is constructed. • Knowledge is characterized by the student. • Helps students think critically and creatively.

16. John Dewey • “Grandfather of Constructivism” • Good teachers always aim to improve • Collaborative Learning • Authentic Tasks & Real World Experiences • Visual and Active Learning are Key • Encourage Higher Levels of Thinking amongst Students • Ask “Why” Questions

17. Application of Dewey’s Theory

18. Dr. Lee Shulman • Notable Professor of Education and Psychology • Commonly refers to the work of Dewey • Pedagogical Content Knowledge as basis for teacher preparation • For additional knowledge and information on Dr. Shulman: http://insidetheacademy.asu.edu/video-summaries-lee-shulman

19. Pedagogical Content Knowledge

20. Jean Piaget • Theory of Cognitive Development: Four Stage Sequence • Development is the accumulation of learning • Constructivist Learning Ideology • Adaptation and organization guide intellectual growth and biological development.

21. Putting it all together…