Ed School Essentials: A Review of Illinois Teacher Preparation
Appendix TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction
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Methodology: Data Collection, Analysis and Production of Ratings
Section 2: Standards on Selectivity. Rationales, Methodologies and Findings Standard 1: Selective admissions Standard 2: Serious coursework Standard 3: Exit exams
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Section 3: Standards on Preparation for the 21st Century Classroom. Rationales, Methodologies and Findings Standard 4: Understanding diversity Standard 5: Learning standards Standard 6: English language learners Standard 7: Education issues Standard 8: Integrating technology Standard 9: Assistive technology Standard 10: Global perspectives
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Section 4: Standards on Practice Teaching. Rationales, Methodologies and Findings Standard 11: Standard 12: Standard 13: Standard 14: Standard 15: Standard 16:
Training model Early field work Full-time student teaching Aligned student teaching Student teaching placements Back-up degree
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Section 5: Standards on Professional Training. Rationales, Methodologies and Findings Standard 17: Standard 18: Standard 19: Standard 20: Standard 21: Standard 22: Standard 23:
Classroom assessments Special education assessment Cognitive psychology Classroom management Special education Preparation efficiency Course frequency
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Section 6: Standards on Program Evaluation. Rationales, Methodologies and Findings Standard 24: Graduate outcomes Standard 25: Graduates’ effectiveness
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