Governors State University Urban Teacher Education Program.

Overview & Synopsis

This competency-based teacher education program is oriented toward preparing teachers for urban schools. Assuming that student teachers must be knowledgeable about current socioeconomic factors in their working environment, this program aims at developing these competencies using learning modules, learning teams, and teacher education centers. The learning teams offer a structural field-study format, while the learning module specifies performance objectives and instruction strategies. The teacher education centers are located in the community and are oriented toward direct school involvement with the working environment. (JB)