“shortening teacher education programs risks reinforcing the mistaken belief that teaching does not require a lot of specialized preparation. Such a move may weaken recognition of teaching as a professional practice that must be developed over time, both among the public and among potential new recruits.”
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https://theconversation.com/shortening-canadian-teacher-education-risks-devaluing-the-profession-of-teaching-291238?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky
The ConversationShortening Canadian teacher education risks devaluing the profession of teachingLittle evidence exists to support the argument that reducing the length of teacher education will increase teacher recruitment.