Teacher Education Programs May Pay Too Little Attention To Real Challenges Of Teaching
Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 08:21
in Psychology & Sociology
Professional standards program falls short of an "A," suggests research official professional standards in both Scotland and England which aim to nurture the development of new teachers pay too little attention to what "becoming" a teacher is really like. New research finds that existing standards ignore the emotional, relationship and personal issues which are the real challenge for teachers starting out in their careers, focusing instead on the acquisition of skills and knowledge.