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Paolucci, Catherine; Jennings, Kevin – Action in Teacher Education, 2017
This article discusses the relationship between policy, research, and program development in mathematics teacher education. In particular, it considers the influences of policy and research along with social, economic, and cultural factors in the conceptualization and development of an undergraduate mathematics teacher education program in…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Program Development, Program Content
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Neapolitan, Jane E.; Tunks, Jeanne L. – Action in Teacher Education, 2009
The professional development school (PDS) is a model of choice for many teacher preparation programs. This approach integrates the functions of teacher preparation, professional development, inquiry and research, and student achievement to bring about whole-school improvement and the simultaneous renewal of the teaching profession. Ideally,…
Descriptors: Professional Development Schools, Research Methodology, College School Cooperation, Program Descriptions
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Berman, Barbara; Friederwitzer, Fredda – Action in Teacher Education, 1981
An effective inservice teacher education program was found to have the characteristics of: (1) immediate applicability to the classroom; (2) use of teacher input; (3) curriculum change and innovation; and (4) provisions for ongoing, continuous evaluation. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Inservice Teacher Education
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Heitgerd, Helen; McConnell, Martin Ian – Action in Teacher Education, 1981
The National Diffusion Network is a mechanism for sharing information and resources among education service providers. Three interactive components serve as a linkage in this network: (1) demonstrator-developers, (2) state facilitators, and (3) departments of education. (JN)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Cost Effectiveness, Demonstration Programs, Educational Change