An Analysis of Career Changers’ Need in a Clinical Immersed STEM Teacher Preparation Program

• In Event: Poster Session 6
  In Poster Session: STEM Teaching and Learning

Abstract

Teacher education institutions have developed more specialized programs to facilitate learning and professional growth for career changers. The purpose of this case study is to identify the need and preparation teaching STEM in high need urban schools by presenting their own voice. The findings indicated that facilitation and supporting system should include interactive professional network opportunities and experiential learning activities connected to school culture and standard-based education in high need urban schools. These unique features can also be used as a framework to develop authentic assessment systems to track program changes and professional progress.

Authors

• Xin Liang, The University of Akron

• Lynne Pachnowski, The University of Akron

• Karen Plaster, University of Akron

• Gary M. Holliday, The University of Akron