Innovative Practices in Teacher Preparation and Graduate-Level Teacher Education Programs

"This book provides research on teacher licensure/certification, teacher education, and graduate level education programs. It explores how education systems will not function without professional educators, how our public schools need teachers who are prepared, dedicated, and possess the dispositions to be classroom leaders, and how the certifications and licensures teachers can impact both preservice and in-service training"--

Drew Polly is an associate professor in the Department of Reading and Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research agenda focuses on examining how to support the implementation of technology and standards-based pedagogies. More information can be found at: http://drewpolly.org/me.

Michael Putman, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Reading and Elementary Education Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His areas of research include the impact of teacher preparation and professional development on teacher self-efficacy, including efficacy for classroom management; middle school student dispositions toward online inquiry; and the effective use of technology within teaching practices and for improvement of student outcomes.

Teresa Petty is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean in the Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Teresas teaching focuses on instructional design, teacher leadership, and mathematics methods. Her research interests include online teaching/learning, particularly engagement in online courses, and National Board Certification.

Amy J. Good, PhD, is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director for the MEd and MAT programs in Elementary Education. Amy received her doctorate from the University of Virginia in 2003. She teaches undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate level classes. Her research areas include social studies methods, technology integration, and National Board Certification.