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ERIC Number: EJ588471
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
The Changing Roles of Early Childhood Educators in Preparing New Teachers: Findings from Three Preparation Programs.
Sluss, Dorothy; Minner, Sam
Childhood Education, v75 n5 p280-84 1999
Interviewed university faculty and teachers working with three early-childhood teacher-preparation programs about their experiences regarding roles in teacher preparation. Found that (1) roles in teacher preparation are changing, and changes are difficult but positive; (2) organizational and cultural factors limit meaningful collaboration in certain areas; and (3) there was agreement on how to improve teacher-preparation programs. (KB)
Descriptors: College Role, Cooperation, Cultural Influences, Early Childhood Education, Educational Improvement, Higher Education, Organizational Climate, Preschool Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Educators, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Note: Annual Theme Issue: "The Expanding Role of the Teacher."