University and School Connections - Research Studies in Professional Development Schools (Paperback, New)

A volume in Research in Professional Development Schools Series Editors: Irma N. Guadarrama, University of Houston, John M. Ramsey, University of Houston and Janice L. Nath, University of Houston-Downtown The need for strengthening the connections between university-based teacher education programs and schools has never been greater in an era where standards and accountability systems often play centric roles in practically all aspects of the education field. Within this context, university educators and school practitioners have increasingly focused their attention on how professional development schools produce the multiplicity of outcomes that address the exigencies of quality programs for educating teachers and improving school achievement. In keeping with the mission of producing a collection of papers that inform, enlighten, and motivate readers, Volume 3 of the Professional Development Schools book series provides practitioners and researchers with articles on a substantial variety of themes on the most recent developments of the field.Among the thematic threads that organize Volume 3 are 1) using the national standards to examine and evaluate PDSs; 2) implementation, development and leadership issues relevant to beginning and experienced PDSs; 3) using innovative means for student assessments and mentoring in preservice education within a PDS context; 4) the impact of PDSs on teacher education and student achievement; and 5) cases of PDSs and the value of lessons learned. Volume 3 is similar to the previous two volumes in that it includes both practitioner and researcher strands, however, the authors in the current volume carry a sense of maturity and exudes a tone of confidence in their voice. Professional development schools research is an important aspect of teacher education. The collection of articles in Volume 3 contribute to our understanding of their essential qualities and offer assurance that innovation, change, and quality are building blocks in professional development schools.

General

Imprint:	Information Age Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Research in Professional School Development
Release date:	May 2008
First published:	May 2008
Editors:	Irma N. Guadarrama • John Ramsey • Janice Nath
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	448
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-59311-700-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Teacher training
LSN:	1-59311-700-0
Barcode:	9781593117009

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