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BEST PRACTICES IN

TEACHER PROGRAMS Mary Curran

Lucy Lee

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

STARTALK Fall Conference 2015

PLAN FOR THE SESSION

� Practicum

� Leadership Development

� Discussion and Q&A

PRACTICUM AND LEADERSHIP

Our framework: � The CAEP Standards � The NCATE Blue Ribbon Panel Report � The Danielson Framework � Funds of Knowledge (Moll, et all, 2006)

PRACTICUM

� Collaborate with student programs � Strong curriculum aligned with STARTALK Principles � Prepare teacher participants for REAL students � Include program graduates as lead teachers � Articulate each part of process

� Planning � Implementation � Reflection

PRACTICUM

� Scaffold activities � Observations of strong instruction

� Observation Tool with guided focus � Teach mini-lessons with small groups

� Lesson Planning � Materials development � Reflection

� Opportunities to re-teach � Teach full group

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Our context and participants � Strong methods background � Currently teaching or student teaching � Supply in NJ

REQUIRED TEXT

� You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader: How Anyone, Anywhere, Can Make a Positive Difference

� Mark Sanborn

YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE A TITLE TO BE A LEADER

� Short chapters for intense summer program � Accessible for participants for whom English

is an additional language � Teacher leadership � Insights into culturally appropriate leadership

YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE A TITLE TO BE A LEADER

Lead Chapter Discussions �  The Power of Self-Mastery �  The Power of Focus �  Power with People �  The Power of Persuasive Communication �  Execution �  The Power of Giving

YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE A TITLE TO BE A LEADER

� Present on a topic to peers � Technology � Classroom Management � Teaching Language through Stories

YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE A TITLE TO BE A LEADER

� Present to invited guests � K-12 Teachers and Pre-service Teachers � K-12 Administrators � University Faculty and Staff

� Topics � Important Things to Know about Mandarin � An Introduction to Chinese Culture � An Overview of the Chinese Educational System

DISCUSSION AND Q&A

Please share your examples of innovative approaches to practica and

leadership development.

THANK YOU!

mary.curran@gse.rutgers.edu

lleeclass@gmail.com

REFERENCES

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. (2013). Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation Report to the Public, the States, the Policymakers, and the Education Profession. Retrieved from http://caepnet.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/annualreport_final.pdf. Danielson, C. (2013) The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument. (The Danielson Group). Moll, L., Amanti, C., Neff, D. and Gonzalez, N. (1992) Funds of knowledge for teaching: Using a qualitative approach to connect homes and classrooms. Theory into Practice, XXXI, 2, 132-141. National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. (2010,Novembermer). Transforming clinical practice: A national strategy to prepare effective teachers. Report of the Blue Ribbon Panel on Clinical Preparation and Partnerships for Improved Student Learning. Washington, DC: Author. Sanborn, M. (2006).You don’t need a title to be a leader: How anyone, anywhere, can make a positive difference. Crown Business.