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Informationen zum Autor Bonnie Johnson teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in curriculum and instruction and education specialties at St. John’s University in New York City. Dr. Johnson is the author of numerous books, book chapters, and journal articles that address the impact of poverty on learning. Klappentext This book is a critical examination of the practices, processes, and tactics of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the largest accreditor of teacher education programs in the country. Those who have concerns about how well teachers are prepared in our country need to become aware of this influential organization and its stranglehold on teacher preparation. Zusammenfassung This book is a critical examination of the practices! processes! and tactics of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)! the largest accreditor of teacher education programs in the country. Those who have concerns about how well teachers are prepare... Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 The NCATE Brand Chapter 2 Interviews with "Stakeholders" Chapter 3 NCATE's Origin, Governance, and Processes Chapter 4 The Standards Chapter 5 NCATE's Positions, Policies, and Projects Chapter 6 NCATE and High-stakes Testing Chapter 7 NCATE's Lack of Research Chapter 8 NCATE Economics Chapter 9 Recommendations and Conclusions
