Author : MacMath
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ISBN 13 : 9781473953772
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (537 download)
Book Synopsis Study of Intake Variables in Teacher Education by : MacMath
Download or read book Study of Intake Variables in Teacher Education written by MacMath and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Our research examines the effectiveness of intake variables used by a Canadian post-degree teacher education program over the period of 3 years to select candidates for entry into the program. Using a mixed-methods approach, we compared intake variables (grade point average, written response, work experience, reference letters, academic preparation, and interviews) and ratings completed by faculty mentors after the completion of the school practicum (time spent in the classroom working with students and teachers in schools). After the practicum, these ratings were gathered on 14 program goals (e.g. classroom management, effective teaching practices, communication, and professionalism). In addition, qualitative analyses of university documents, rubrics as scoring tools, and focus group interviews with involved faculty were completed. Results over the 3 years revealed a great deal of variation that led to changes in intake variables and scoring tools. Discussion occurred around the different types of qualitative analyses, the types of mixed-methods designs available, and the importance of transparency.