Common Challenges in Teacher Preparation: A Systematic Qualitative Review of Four Program Evaluations

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Abstract

This paper presents a systematic qualitative review looking across evaluations of four federally-funded programs designed to prepare effective educators in shortage areas for high-need public schools. The review aimed to identify and extrapolate lessons learned that may directly inform future research, program planning, and policymaking. Three critical program challenges emerged: (1) recruitment, (2) school-university partnerships, and (3) induction. Future scholarly research should investigate effective approaches to mitigating these challenges. Future intervention and policymaking efforts should include appropriate planning time and funding that address these challenges to more successfully accomplish the goal of preparing effective teachers for all public school students.

Authors

• Eden Kyse, Montclair State University

• Rebecca M Swann-Jackson, M.Ed, Montclair State University