Dr. Pedro Noguera.
single-subject content test.
In terms of delivering the
best teachers, Indiana was
named a “best-practice”
state for ensuring that
teachers licensed to teach
the elementary grades
demonstrate knowledge of
subject matter. Elementary
teachers must also earn a
major or minor in a content
area.
Connecticut and
Massachusetts earned
best-practice recognition for
making sure programs are
preparing teachers to be
effective reading instructors.
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To be licensed in
Connecticut, all teacher
candidates must pass the
state’s “Foundation of
Reading” test. In July 2013,
Connecticut created a
professional development
program on science-based
reading instruction. It relies
on data from students’
reading assessments and
not only includes training
for teachers – but also trains
principals to evaluate teacher
performance in reading
instruction.
“Teacher preparation needs
to be a priority,” former
principal McLaurin said.
“When students … see
teachers who are effective
and embody the instructional
process, and show concern ...
they will respond to them and
become active partners in the
classroom.”
Students from Medgar Evers College Preparatory School.
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Who cares about great teaching? Kids do!
Students are out there on the front lines, with plenty of reactions and stories. A group of 8th,
11th, and 12th graders from Medgar Evers College Preparatory School shared their
perspectives with Teaching Matters in late spring.
Among their thoughts:
They note the growth and enthusiasm they’ve seen in new student
teachers.
They appreciate the full-bore support from teachers who come early or stay late to
help them understand a subject.
They believe their best teachers have opened new worlds and possibilities for them.
They don’t think teaching should be a punch-the-clock-type of job.
They believe they benefit when their teachers collaborate with each other – and have a
strong principal’s support.
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