ERIC Number: EJ903061
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 25
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ISSN: ISSN-1521-0251
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Recruiting, Retaining, and Preparing Quality Urban Teachers: The Urban Learning Program (ULRN)
Wood, Ann L.; Lewis, James L.
Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, v12 n3 p353-377 2010-2011
This study's goals were to describe an urban, blended undergraduate/teacher preparation program and to assess its effectiveness in recruiting, retaining, and preparing diverse teachers to teach in urban schools. Methods used included a 43-item, on-line survey and semi-structured interviews. One hundred nine undergraduates (68%) responded to the survey which was analyzed using descriptive statistics and regression models. Findings show that the cohort system, high-level outside support, and effective faculty advisement contributed to the retention and success of these predominantly first-generation college students. Cohorts were particularly effective for academically struggling students, unrepresented minorities, and students whose native language was not English. (Contains 11 tables and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Urban Schools, First Generation College Students, Urban Teaching, Interviews, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Persistence, Teacher Education, Program Effectiveness, Surveys, Undergraduate Students, Minority Groups, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Regression (Statistics), Program Descriptions, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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