Thoughts on Teacher Preparation Programs

Developed by: W. Huitt

June 2005

Additional Undergraduate Preparation

Basics

• Reading, Writing
• Mathematics
• Communications
• 2^nd language
• Computers and technology

Natural Sciences

• Physics, physical science, astronomy, geology
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Integrative symposium

Social and Behavioral Sciences

• Psychology
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Economics, political science,
• Integrative symposium

Humanities

• Religion
• Philosophy
• Literature
• Arts (music, sculpture, dance, etc.)
• History – Integrative symposium

Personal Applications

• Marriage and family life: Mate selection, spousal relationships, parenting
• Friendship development and maintenance
• Work and career
• Finances

Sociocultural Applications

• Racial and ethnicity equality
• Gender equality
• World citizenship
• Conflict resolution and establishing a climate of peace
• Sustainable development (ecological viability)

Graduate Preparation

Integrative generalists

• Introductory overview
• Focus on foundations
  • Philosophy
  • Developmental psychology
  • Learning theory
  • Measurement and evaluation
  • Scientific Research
  • Comparative religion
• Additional courses in specialty
  • Development and learning
  • Research
  • Evaluation

Curriculum and Instruction

• Introductory overview
• Foundations
  • Human growth and development or learning theory
  • Research or measurement/evaluation
• Curriculum
• Pedagogy
• Content area

Administration

• Add-on certification in addition to one of the above

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