One weakness of many university teacher education programs is that the college students don’t spend much time in the school system. They have to observe some, and they must do student teaching for a semester. But that’s often not enough to prepare them for the rigors of managing a classroom — which is one reason so many new teachers leave the profession within five years. But a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education will help transform teacher training at Wichita State University. The five-year grant will establish professional development programs at 18 Wichita public schools. Education majors in the program will spend more time working alongside mentor teachers and will receive in-the-field training from professors. WSU has been an early innovator of such programs, which likely is one reason it received the grant.
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Another alternative for the money would have been to establish an “Academy for parents of USD 259 students.” Many people say the primary reason many students don’t do well in school is because of poor parenting.
WSU has a great program for professionals that would like to become teachers.
It is an alternative teacher certification program. The program takes two years and the individuals spend the K-12 school year in the classroom and the summer months at WSU.
It has provided Wichita with some of the best teachers you can get.
Last I heard the WSU College of Education was in great jeopardy of not passing NCATE standards and thus losing accreditation.
Many people say the primary reason many students don’t do well in school is because of poor parenting.
That’s probably true, however, the only way to tell is take them out of that environment and place them in another home or in a boarding school.
From what I’ve witnessed, Teacher apathy may be the number one reason why students don’t do well.
Whether perceived or real, the student if he/she detects apathy will seek alternative routes (gangs, video games, etc.)
Is the purpose of this project to give students the opportunity to see what teaching as a career is like, so they can determine if they are suited to the field? Or is it to give more opportunities for hands on experience with above average teachers?
“Regular” imparts –
“From what I’ve witnessed, Teacher apathy may be the number one reason why students don’t do well.”
You absorbed this when? That day you were the substitute band-leader in Derby?
Well…
Can’t argue with depth of expertise.