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Friedrichsen, Patrica; Van Driel, Jan H.; Abell, Sandra K. – Science Education, 2011
In this position paper, we examine the science teaching orientation component of the S. Magnusson, J. Krajcik, and H. Borko (1999) pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) model for science teaching. We trace the origin of the construct in the literature, identifying multiple definitions that have lead to ambiguity. After examining published studies…
Descriptors: Figurative Language, Position Papers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Science Instruction
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Camp, William G.; Heath-Camp, Betty – Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 1989
A proposed model to improve the process of helping beginning vocational teachers make the transition into the classroom includes (1) professional development centers coordinated full time by a person with faculty status in the university and local school or (2) professional development local coordinators--experienced vocational teachers who…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, College School Cooperation, Coordinators, Mentors
Fulton, Kathleen; Yoon, Irene; Lee, Christine – National Commission on Teaching and America's Future, 2005
This paper presents the National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF) vision for new teacher induction into strong schools that support a career of continuous professional growth. The paper examines data on induction's impact on teacher retention and emerging information on induction's effects on improving student learning, and goes…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Logical Thinking, School Culture, Beginning Teachers