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ERIC Number: EJ479957
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
New Developments in Preparing Teachers for the Middle Grades.
Gilstrap, Robert L.
Childhood Education, v70 n3 p142-45 Spr 1994
Examines recent developments in education, such as those mentioned in the Carnegie Council's "Turning Points: Preparing American Youth for the 21st Century" and recommendations from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, that support increased specialization for middle grade teacher education programs. Reviews changes in George Mason University's Middle Education program in light of these trends and state mandates. (MDM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Middle Schools, Program Improvement, Specialization, Teacher Education Curriculum, Teacher Education Programs
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: George Mason University VA