The Ecosystem of Teacher Preparation: Understanding the Complex Educational System.

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Title: The Ecosystem of Teacher Preparation: Understanding the Complex Educational System.
Language: English
Authors: Duggan-Haas, Don
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 23
Publication Date: 2003
Document Type: Reports - Research
Speeches/Meeting Papers
Descriptors: Educational Change, Higher Education, Models, Professional Development, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Teacher Education
Geographic Terms: U.S.; New York
Abstract: A model of teacher education (and the system of education; more broadly) that is largely derived from research in ecology is described. Potential problems associated with imposing mechanistic approaches on the ecological system are postulated. Finally, some pedagogical implications are presented. (Contains 30 references.) (Author)
Notes: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (Chicago, IL, April 22, 2003).
Journal Code: RIEJAN2004
Entry Date: 2004
Accession Number: ED476614
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A model of teacher education (and the system of education; more broadly) that is largely derived from research in ecology is described. Potential problems associated with imposing mechanistic approaches on the ecological system are postulated. Finally, some pedagogical implications are presented. (Contains 30 references.) (Author)