Both higher education and P-12 faculty play a critical role in the preparation of new teachers, yet they have traditionally operated in silos. This book, designed to be read and applied immediately, will help teacher preparation programs and schools work together to best prepare preservice teachers.
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Contents
Foreword Mark LaCelle-Peterson xi
Introduction 1
- But I Already Do This 4
- How to Use This Book 5
1. The Clinical Practice Partnership 9
- Chapter Outcomes 9
- Defining Clinical Practice 9
- The Value of Clinical Practice 13
- Shared Lexicon 14
- Accreditation Standards and Clinical Practice 16
- Summary 17
- The Blueprint 18
2. Responsibilities of Teacher Preparation Programs 19
- Chapter Outcomes 19
- Assumptions 20
- Teaching Theory and Pedagogy 21
- Scaffolding Clinical Experiences 23
- Aligning Curriculum with Certification Requirements 26
- Professional Dispositions 27
- Summary 29
- The Blueprint 29
3. Responsibilities of P–12 Faculty 31
- Chapter Outcomes 31
- Assumptions 31
- Putting Theory into Practice 33
- Scaffolding Clinical Experiences 35
- Professional Dispositions 38
- P–12 Administrators 40
- Summary 40
- The Blueprint 41
4. Identifying Clinical Educators 43
- Chapter Outcomes 44
- Current Processes for Identifying Mentor Teachers 44
- Best Practices in Identifying Mentor Teachers 46
- Incentivizing Mentoring 50
- Summary 52
- The Blueprint 52
5. Training Clinical Educators 55
- Chapter Outcomes 55
- Elements of Mentor Teacher Training 56
- Impact on Mentor Teachers 60
- P–12 Administrators 63
- Brainstorming Local Needs 64
- Summary 65
- The Blueprint 65
6. Ongoing Support for Clinical Educators 69
- Chapter Outcomes 70
- Best Practices for Professional Development 70
- System for Ongoing Mentor Teacher Support 71
Summary 78
- The Blueprint 78
7. Assessing Effectiveness and Continuous Improvement 81
- Chapter Outcomes 82
- Assessing Clinical Practice Effectiveness 82
- Data Collection in the Partnership 86
- Continuous Improvement 89
- Summary 90
- The Blueprint 91
8. Lessons from the Field 93
- Lesson 1: Do Not Make Assumptions 93
- Lesson 2: Honor Teachers' Time 94
- Lesson 3: Pay Close Attention to Responsibilities 94
- Lesson 4: Plan on "Real" Ways to Measure Effectiveness 95
- Lesson 5: Stay Grounded in the Idea of a Shared Responsibility 95
Appendix A. The Blueprint 97
Appendix B. Key Responsibilities 105
Appendix C. Sample Matrix of Scaffolded Clinical Experiences 107
Appendix D. Sample Mentor Teacher Selection Forms 109
Appendix E. Sample Survey for Mentor Teacher Preparedness 113
Appendix F. Sample Notecatcher for Data Analysis and Discussion 115
References 117
Index 119
About the Author 123
