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Tennessee Board of Regents Teacher Education Redesign: The University Teaching Residency

Tennessee Board of Regents Teacher Education Redesign: The University Teaching Residency. Urban Teacher Residencies (Levine, 2008). Seven principles: Tightly integrated education theory and classroom practice Focus on learning alongside an experienced, effective teacher mentor

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Tennessee Board of Regents Teacher Education Redesign: The University Teaching Residency

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  1. Tennessee Board of Regents Teacher Education Redesign:The University Teaching Residency

  2. Urban Teacher Residencies(Levine, 2008) Seven principles: • Tightly integrated education theory and classroom practice • Focus on learning alongside an experienced, effective teacher mentor • Teacher candidates grouped in cohorts • Constructive partnerships with districts, schools, communities, universities and unions • Focus on serving school districts • Support for residents once they are hired as teachers of record • Differentiated career roles for veteran teachers (www.teacherresidencies.org)

  3. Hallmarks of UTeach(Marder, 2008) Collaboration between Colleges of Sciences, Education, and Liberal Arts Active recruitment of science and mathematics majors Early and intensive field experiences throughout the program Compact degree plans A focus on developing deep-level understanding of the subject material Guidance by faculty and highly experienced public school teachers Courses taught by faculty actively engaged in research in math and science Integrated professional development courses based on recent research Student benefits

  4. Our Response: The TBR University Teaching Residency Prominent integration of content and content experts into planning and execution Continuous emphasis on competencies and outcomes Minimum seat time in traditional courses Maximum flexibility/multiple paths Authentic preparation/situated learning Responsiveness to school and student needs

  5. Tennessee Board of RegentsUniversity Teaching Residency Program

  6. Two Residency Curriculum ExamplesMTSU Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Minor in Secondary EducationPost-Baccalaureate Transitional Licensure Alternative

  7. Components of TBR University Teaching Residency

  8. A Possible Residency I

  9. Challenges Identified from Pilots • Developing reciprocal partnerships with schools • School receptiveness • Changing role and culture of university faculty • Clarification of role of mentor teachers • Relocation to schools • Scaling up • Resources

  10. Challenges to Urban Residencies(Levine, 2008) • Policy context • Conflicting local, state, and federal policies • Capacity • Scale-up requirements • Communication • Cross institutional partnerships • Financing • Requires front end investment in teacher recruitment, preparation, and induction • Jurisdictional control • Who prepares and inducts new teachers

  11. Our Supporters Tennessee Board of Regents Tennessee Governor’s Office Tennessee Legislators Tennessee State Board of Education Tennessee State Department of Education NCATE AACTE

  12. Contact Information Dr. Paula Myrick Short, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Tennessee Board of Regents Email: Paula.Short@tbr.edu Phone: 615.366.4411 Dr. Kandi Hill-Clarke, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Tennessee Board of Regents Email: k.hill-clarke@tbr.edu Phone: 615.366.3948 Dr. Rick Short, Associate Dean and TQI Assessment Coordinator Middle Tennessee State University Email: rshort@mtsu.edu Phone: 615.898.2955

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