Modular Preparation for Teaching Reading: A Professional Program for Preservice and Continuing Education.

Overview & Synopsis

This document describes a model program for the preparation of teachers of reading which is designed in two parts: a set of instructional resource modules itemizing the competencies to be attained by the learner and a system of strategies for channeling the flow of learners through the phases of the program. Contents include: "Perspective: A Rigorous Program for Teacher Education," which provides background information about current problems in teacher education; "The Flexible Model," which presents the model and answers questions in order to further clarify the philosophy and rationale on which the model is based; "Module Examples," which consists of sample resource modules which have been prepared by reading specialists who work either with students in teacher education programs or with teachers in inservice study programs; and "Quality Considerations in Teacher Education," which provides support for the aims and experiences that are included in the modules. (RB)