What would I want out of an ideal teacher preparation program? What three areas would I consider to have in it?
I think that a teacher preparation program should include a course that introduced future teachers to the world of different culutures and student backgrounds so that we are more prepared for every student that may be in one of our classes.
Also, a required second language would be another good start to becoming culturally competent toward our future students.
Having the future teachers work with children of all ages and levels of education. Also, having all student teachers know what it is like to work with children with disabilities.
Another good idea would be to have a mentor with the new teacher once they start their first years of teaching. This will allow for a smoother transition for the new teacher and it would help the teacher dropout rates. The first year is the hardest and it would be nice to have someone there to help you along the way when you needed it.
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