Educating Teachers of Science, Mathematics, and Technology

Committee on Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation, National Research Council

• 1 Front Matter; 2 Executive Summary; 3 Introduction and Context; 4 The Continuum of Teacher Education in Science, Mathematics, and Technology: Problems and Issues; 5 The Critical Importance of Well-Prepared Teachers for Student Learning and Achievement; 6 Recommendations from the Profession and Disciplines; 7 Teacher Education as a Professional Continuum; 8 A Vision for Improving Teacher Education and the Teaching Profession; 9 Recommendations; 10 References; 11 Appendix A: Standards for Teacher Development and Professional Conduct; 12 Appendix B: Overview of Content Standards from the National Science Education Standards and the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics; 13 Appendix C: Overview of Teaching Standards from the National Science Education Standards and the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics; 14 Appendix D: Examples of Local and Statewide Programs That Provide Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities to Beginning and Experienced Teachers; 15 Appendix E: Examples of Formal and Informal Partnerships Between Institutions of Higher Education and School Districts to Improve Teacher Education; 16 Appendix F: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members; 17 Glossary of Education Terms; 18 Index