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Profiles of Pre-Service Teacher Education : an Investigation Into the Nature of Selected Exemplary Programs in Jamaica and Michigan Andrews University Digital Commons @ Andrews University Dissertations Graduate Research 2006 Profiles of Pre-Service Teacher Education : an Investigation into the Nature of Selected Exemplary Programs in Jamaica and Michigan Heather Smith-Sherwood Andrews University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dissertations Part of the Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons Recommended Citation Smith-Sherwood, Heather, "Profiles of Pre-Service Teacher Education : an Investigation into the Nature of Selected Exemplary Programs in Jamaica and Michigan" (2006). Dissertations. 705. https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/dissertations/705 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate Research at Digital Commons @ Andrews University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Andrews University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your interest in the Andrews University Digital Library of Dissertations and Theses. Please honor the copyright of this document by not duplicating or distributing additional copies in any form without the author’s express written permission. Thanks for your cooperation. Andrews University School of Education PROFILES OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE NATURE OF SELECTED EXEMPLARY PROGRAMS IN JAMAICA AND MICHIGAN A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy by Heather Smith-Sherwood July 2006 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. UMI Number: 3234104 Copyright 2006 by Smith-Sherwood, Heather All rights reserved. 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Further reproduction prohibited without permission. ©Copyright by Heather Smith-Sherwood 2006 All Rights Reserved Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. PROFILES OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE NATURE OF SELECTED EXEMPLARY PROGRAMS IN JAMAICA AND MICHIGAN A dissertation presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy by Heather Smith-Sherwood APPROVAL BY THE COMMITTEE: Chai/:Tlinsdale Bernard Dean, School of Education James Jeffery Member: Larry Burton Member: Elvin Gabriel & / 2 c p C External: Lionel Matthews Date approved1 Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. ABSTRACT PROFILES OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE NATURE OF SELECTED EXEMPLARY PROGRAMS IN JAMAICA AND MICHIGAN by Heather Smith-Sherwood Chair: Hinsdale Bernard Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. ABSTRACT OF GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH Dissertation Andrews University School of Education Title: PROFILES OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE NATURE OF SELECTED EXEMPLARY PROGRAMS IN JAMAICA AND MICHIGAN Name of researcher: Heather Smith-Sherwood Name and degree of faculty chair: Hinsdale Bernard, Ph.D. Date completed: July 2006 Problem The education system in this 21st century is faced with numerous challenges that, quite often, leave administrators and classroom teachers bewildered in their quest for effective solutions. In light of these challenges, this study investigated three exemplary pre-service teacher education programs in Jamaica and Michigan in order to provide an account of how these are structured in different contexts of tertiary institutions and, in addition, to identify how these programs ensure that their graduates are prepared to function effectively in today’s schools. Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. Method A qualitative case study design was used in this study. Five categories of stakeholders in the three institutions were interviewed regarding their perception and expectations of pre-service teacher education in general as well as in the context of their program. The responses from these persons were described in narrative form then analyzed and compared based on the similarities and differences that existed among them. The analysis led to the emergence of various themes across the three institutions, and these were used to draw conclusions relative to the structure of pre-service teacher education. Results There are certain distinguishing features of exemplary/effective pre-service teacher education programs whether they are university- or college-based. Programs of this sort will bear eight basic features: (a) coherent program vision, (b) cultural competence, (c) collaborative partnership, (d) contextualization, (e) quality standards, (f) well- planned and implemented field experiences, (g) continuous assessment, (h) experienced committed faculty, and (i) a harmonious blend of theory and practice. These features enhanced the performance of graduates from these institutions. Conclusions To be effective, pre-service teacher education programs have to prepare prospective teachers to adequately meet the challenges of teaching in the schools and classrooms of today. The programs’ structure may vary according to their institutions’ guiding principles, beliefs, and vision of teaching and learning. However, there are Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. certain basic features that will characterize all programs that are operating to prepare the caliber of teachers that the society demands. To effect change, quality teachers are needed, and to produce quality teachers, quality preparation is a necessity. Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. To The Almighty God, my Tower o f Strength, my Balm in Gilead, My Source of all Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding; Michael, my husband; dearest friend and life-time love My late mother; symbol of true Godliness Nelton; my dear son Annette; my wonderful niece; My loving friends; treasures. iii Reproduced with permission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without permission. TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES.....................................................................................................................x ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.......................................................................................................xi Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. 1 The Context of the Problem .............................................................................7 The Jamaican Context................................................................................ 8 The Michigan Context.............................................................................10 Statement of the Problem ............................................................................... 11 Purpose of the Study.......................................................................................13 Research Questions.........................................................................................14 The Current Context of Teacher Education: Conceptual Framework 15 Definitions of Terms ...................................................................................... 21 Assumptions of the Study..............................................................................22 Delimitations of the Study.............................................................................23 Significance of the Study...............................................................................23 Organization of the Study..............................................................................24 2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE ..............................................................................26 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 26 Historical Overview of Teacher Education in Jamaica...............................28 Historical Overview of Teacher Education in Michigan............................29 Reflective Practice..........................................................................................31 The Importance of Research ..........................................................................32 Multicultural and Diversity Issues................................................................35 The Role of Technology ................................................................................ 37 Partnerships
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