ECE 8400 - Teacher Development

3 Credit Hours
Description
The course is designed to develop identities of teacher as researcher, child-centered practitioner, and professional learner in the context of teacher development. Participants will examine not only the multiple educational contexts and conditions that may inhibit or promote teacher knowledge, growth and change but also stimulate inquiry essential to better understand the characteristics, perceptions, tasks and training needs of teachers over the lifespan of their professional development. Introduction of program requirements for completion of Teacher Support and Coaching Endorsement begins in this course. May extend beyond one term.