Increased teacher contact time and observations are just two of the many strategies we should try to adopt from Finland's model for preparing new teachers.
As teachers, we are all concerned with improving the education our students receive. But instead of focusing on the classroom, we need to take a step back: if education is going to improve, we must work on improving initial teacher training.
In the US alone there are 1,500 institutions that train teachers, and approaches vary a great deal depending on state regulations and the leaders' vision.
There are two aspects to this process.
The coursework generally covers content, methods, and psychology – newer courses also deal with technology integration and issues related to culture and diversity.
The other aspect places students in schools for observation and student teaching. Many colleges have students visit schools to observe veteran teachers in action prior to their senior years. As a senior, students are placed with a cooperating teacher for a period that averages about ten weeks.
-- As teachers, we are all concerned with improving the education our students receive. But instead of focusing on the classroom, we need to take a step back: if education is going to improve, we must work on improving initial teacher training.
In the US alone there are 1,500 institutions that train teachers, and approaches vary a great deal depending on state regulations and the leaders' vision.
There are two aspects to this process.
The coursework generally covers content, methods, and psychology – newer courses also deal with technology integration and issues related to culture and diversity.
The other aspect places students in schools for observation and student teaching. Many colleges have students visit schools to observe veteran teachers in action prior to their senior years. As a senior, students are placed with a cooperating teacher for a period that averages about ten weeks.
We can do wonders if we address both the areas in India as well.
Dr. S. S. Dey
Proud MTCian since 2009
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