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Elements In An Educational Preparation For Middle School Teachers, Cheryl Wogens Budlong
Elements In An Educational Preparation For Middle School Teachers, Cheryl Wogens Budlong
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This research investigated the importance of selected aspects of the professional preparation for middle school teachers. The purpose was to determine perceptions of middle school teachers concerning the importance of twelve frequently recommended teacher preparation courses. Differences in perceptions were explored for subgroups identified by type of endorsement held (elementary or secondary), sex, and years of teaching experience.
The sample consisted of Iowa middle school teachers employed during the 1986 spring semester. The sample was stratified and proportional among districts, random within districts.
The data were collected through the use of a questionnaire, constructed in two parts. The initial section …