Caring, competent, and highly-qualified teachers are the most important factor contributing to P-12 education in the 21st century. Standards-based teacher education provides a road map for the preparation and ongoing professional development of teachers. It is important to know teacher's perceptions of teaching standards to improve standards-based teacher education programs which are based on developmentally appropriate practices. This book shares kindergarten teachers' perceptions of professional standards through a quantitative study conducted in the state of Indiana. Stakeholders in...
Caring, competent, and highly-qualified teachers are the most important factor contributing to P-12 education in the 21st century. Standards-based tea...