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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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Dangel, Julie Rainer; McMunn Dooley, Caitlin; Swars, Susan Lee; Truscott, Diane; Smith, Stephanie Z.; Williams, Brian – Action in Teacher Education, 2009
Teacher education is under considerable scrutiny, and as often happens with critique, changes are imminent. Levine's "Educating School Teachers" (2006) recently suggested several important changes for teacher education programs, including redesigning the teacher education curricula based on a model of professional development schools…
Descriptors: Professional Development Schools, Teacher Education Programs, Educational Change, Teacher Education Curriculum
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Sandholtz, Judith Haymore; Wasserman, Kathleen – Action in Teacher Education, 2001
Investigated student and cooperating teachers' experiences within traditional and Professional Development School (PDS) programs, analyzing their attitudes regarding problems, benefits, and program components. Participants encountered similar problems. Differences emerged in how programs provided support and guidance. Program features contributed…
Descriptors: Cooperating Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education