Tag: Higher Education
NEA and TFA Agree – Teacher Preparation Needs an Overhaul
October 3rd, 2011
Last Friday, Secretary Arne Duncan unveiled his plan for teacher education reform and improvement in America’s schools at an Education Sector event. Secretary Duncan was joined by NEA president Dennis Van Roekel and Teach for America founder and CEO Wendy Kopp, both of whom endorsed the plan and gave their thoughts on educator preparation...VIEW ARTICLE
The State of Student Teaching: Programs and Accountability Limited
July 27th, 2011
A controversial report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) last week describes the state of student teaching programs nationwide as strained, inconsistent, and ineffective. The report, which evaluated student teaching program on five standards covering program structure and mentor credentials, has been hailed by many...VIEW ARTICLE
Going Virtual
July 26th, 2011
Through my experience as an adjunct instructor in higher education, I have seen how students benefit from the convenience and transportation savings of being enrolled in hybrid (some face to face and some online) or completely online courses. They have also faced challenges with an overwhelming amount of independent work and little or no previous...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware Legislature Makes Progress in Education; More Work Ahead
Early Childhood Education, News
July 5th, 2011
The first year of the 146th General Assembly concluded last week; several bills and budget actions made progress toward education goals and positioned Delaware as a national leader. As always, more remains to be done, both on the issues addressed this year and others that remain unaddressed. In a year when most states faced budget deficits...VIEW ARTICLE