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Assessment And Preparation Of Career And Technical Education Teachers: Implications For Curriculum Development, Victor K.A. Gbomita
Assessment And Preparation Of Career And Technical Education Teachers: Implications For Curriculum Development, Victor K.A. Gbomita
International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference
The study was designed to determine the preparedness of a cohort of career and technical teachers to meet the requirements of the contemporary classroom. Using the field-based, competency-based alternative teacher education model operated by Temple University, it was determined that Temple University's career and technical education teachers felt well prepared to meet the challenges of the contemporary classroom. It was also evident that there were both similarities and differences in how teachers in academic disciplines and teachers in career and technical fields perceived their readiness to teach the next generation of students. Indicators in the study further suggest that there …
What’S Happening In Your Teacher Education Program?, C. Gloria Heberley
What’S Happening In Your Teacher Education Program?, C. Gloria Heberley
International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference
Six questions are presented, the answers to which will enable program administrators to gain valuable insights to their current or proposed teacher education program. Consideration of program aspects as perceived by participants at all levels can assist in the planning of appropriate interventions to mitigate complications. The questions were used in a recent study of the alternative vocational teacher education program at Temple University, known as VITAL. Responses to the questions revealed a cluster of themes that converged to form a concept identified as “generative” leadership. Generative leadership appears to be a major influence in the success of that program. …
Stress Management For Teachers In Vocational Education And Training Sector, Gloria, Ching Wah Chan
Stress Management For Teachers In Vocational Education And Training Sector, Gloria, Ching Wah Chan
International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference
Much of the stress of teaching is related to problem behaviour in the classrooms. The most effective way of managing behavioural problems is to prevent them from arising, and to minimize their occurrence. The focus is the teacher's ability and willingness to create a successful learning situation appropriate to the student's needs. Essentially, stress can be a challenging, exciting stimulus to personal growth, whilst excessive stress can prove damaging to psychological and physical health because it often triggers emotional and physical strain that may be harmful. So, people are motivated to cope with stress. However, the reactions to stress and …