Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Meet the Unique Academic Needs of 21st Century Learners

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Author(s): Kelly M. Torres (The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, USA)and Samantha Tackett (Florida State University, USA)
Copyright: 2017
Pages: 25
Source title: Teacher Education for Ethical Professional Practice in the 21st Century
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Oliver Dreon (Millersville University, USA)and Drew Polly (University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-1668-2.ch015

Keywords: Education / Information Science Reference / Teacher Education

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This chapter provides an overview of current demographic and technology trends found in educational contexts. Particularly, this chapter highlights the obstacles that teacher preparation programs may face in regards to the changing student demographics and ever evolving technological components found in classrooms settings. This chapter provides examples of technological resources that can be utilized in teacher preparation programs to enhance pre-service teachers' content knowledge and afford them opportunities to discuss topics focused on cultural diversity. Specifically, this chapter will provide strategies on how educators in K-12 settings and institutions of higher education can integrate technology-enhanced tools such as Web 2.0 applications, social learning platforms, gaming, and virtual fieldtrips into their curriculum to improve students' learning gains. Suggestions at the end of the chapter call for pre-service and in-service teachers to collaborate through cross-training in order to effectively provide students meaningful academic experiences.

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