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| Overview The originating work of the Benedum Collaborative in the early 1990's was premised in an effort of the "simultaneous renewal" of teaching and learning in public schools and in the preparation of new teachers. These early efforts and the ongoing work of the Collaborative are guided by three overarching goals. These goals include the following: |
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One: To redesign the Teacher Education Program at West Virginia University This process was a fundamental restructuring of the process of educating teachers at the University. Schools and colleges from across the University, along with public school professionals participated in the design, creation and implementation of a new, five-year teacher education program that culminates in a bachelor’s degree in the content area and a master’s degree in education. Public school teachers collaborate continuously with university faculty to provide learning experiences for teacher education students. Goal Two: To establish professional development schools The purpose of a professional development school (PDS) is to provide a “site of best practice” for the ongoing development of practicing teachers and for the early development of novice teachers in teacher education. The university and public schools work together in the creation of this context for learning in school classrooms. Goal
Three: To establish collaborative strategies and relationships to
make these changes last
Key
to the accomplishment of goals one and two is the collaboration
between the university and the public schools. These two institutions
work together in all aspects of the Benedum Collaborative, and this
collaboration is essential to success. The community of professionals
that make up the Collaborative is built on mutual respect for the
professional knowledge, creativity and experiences that the participants
bring to the reform process. This collaboration creates a new culture
that crosses the traditionally closed borders of public schools
and universities. |
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| Benedum
Collaborative Last updated: September 13, 2005 |
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