In Search of the Middle School Teacher: Navigating Research, Reality, and Mission

Autor/inn/en	Chen, Rong-Ji; Daniels, Erika; Chaplin, Mae S.; Ochanji, Moses; Stowell, Laurie P.; McDaniel, Janet E.
Titel	In Search of the Middle School Teacher: Navigating Research, Reality, and Mission
Quelle	In: Middle Grades Research Journal, 7 (2012) 4, S.57-72 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1937-0814
Schlagwörter	Integrity; Middle Schools; Middle School Teachers; Credentials; Adolescents; Models; Teacher Education; Teacher Education Programs; Educational Change; Federal Legislation; Educational Legislation; Partnerships in Education; Lifelong Learning; California + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Integrität; Middle school; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Middle schools; Teacher; Teachers; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Studienbuch; Adolescent; Adolescence; Adoleszenz; Jugend; Jugendalter; Jugendlicher; Analogiemodell; Lehrerausbildung; Lehrerbildung; Bildungsreform; Bundesrecht; Bildungsrecht; Schulgesetz; Hochschulpartnerschaft; Life-long learning; Lebenslanges Lernen; Kalifornien
Abstract	The Middle Level Program at California State University San Marcos is the only middle level teacher credential program in the state of California. The program is based on a set of goals and philosophy of middle grades education, recognizing the developmental needs of young adolescents in Grades 5 through 9, and the socially equitable experience of the whole student in pursuit of academic excellence. In this article we discuss the California credentialing policies and realities that significantly influence our practices. We also describe our program and 3 vital tools we use to navigate these realities and challenges. Indeed, our program is founded upon the theoretical framework and principles embedded in these tools, and they have helped us get through tough times and confront challenges. We are able to maintain the integrity of the program and continue to collaboratively prepare thoughtful educators and advance professional practices. (Contains 1 table, 1 figure and 1 note.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10