Preparing a Nation's Teachers

Essays and reports on undergraduate preparation of teachers and on professional development for teachers already in the field, with practical advice for examining programs and initiating reforms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873523741
• ISBN13: 9780873523745
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Modern Language Association of America
• Length: 423 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Practical, effective, invaluable advice on education reform.

Preparing A Nation's Teachers: Models For English And Foreign Language Programs is a collection of twelve reports offering educators and administrators insightful perspectives on making departmental colleagues aware of current concerns in undergraduate preparation in language and literature, establish relations with specialists in education, develop ties with local and state secondary school systems, respond to academia's diverse student population, and work for change within the financial constraints of an educational institution's budget. Preparing A Nation's Teachers also provides models for English and foreign language majors, study-aborad programs, collaborative projects with local secondary schools, and introductory courses and capstone courses for majors. Highly recommended for college and university faculty and departmental administrators, Preparing A Nation's Teachers is replete with practical, effective, invaluable advice for examining educational programs and initiating successful reforms.