Share Paper: On-Line Co-Teaching Modules: Lessons in Preparing Mentor Teachers and Teacher Candidates

  1. Valerie Kay Howell, Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Sanford Inspire Program, United States
  2. Ryen Borden, Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Sanford Inspire Program, United States
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Abstract: This paper is a report on the findings of a study that analyzed existing data surrounding the use and evaluation of an on-line training module focused on preparing mentor teachers and their teacher candidates for the challenges associated with the co-teaching model that Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College utilizes. After completing the training, both mentor teachers and teacher candidates were asked to fill out a short evaluation of the training. This was analyzed in order to gauge how effective mentor teachers and teacher candidates feel the on-line module is in preparing them for the year-long co-teaching experience ...