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PDD Coordinators include . . .
Top (l/r): David Test, Ellen Kottler, Fred Rameriz
Bottom (l/r): Grace Cho, Jerry Atkin and Debra Ambrosetti |
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Reflecting the complex contexts of the secondary classroom and modeling a learning community where learning is interactive and dynamic, Single Subject candidates on are divided into "Professional Development Districts," in which four major strategies are emphasized:
- preparing prospective teachers;
- providing professional growth opportunities for secondary school educators and
- university faculty; and
- enhancing learning opportunities for 7-12 grade students.
This comprehensive structure of collaboration and cooperation between multiple levels of educators provides for a dynamic and interactive learning environment that effectively prepares teachers for a rapidly changing and complex society.
Single Subject Credential Program faculty are committed to a model of teacher education where university and secondary school faculty and administrators collaborate to provide each other and preservice teachers opportunities for professional development. Activities within the PDD's illustrate this multi-layered approach:
- District staff grow professionally as they lead student teacher seminars, receive inservicing in and serve as Master Teachers, and teach school-site courses in "EDSC 110, The Teaching Experience: Exploration" to high school juniors and seniors. Retired secondary teachers become student teacher supervisors for the credential.
- Credential students participate in a weekly seminar at the district offices and two semesters of student teaching; they may also work as substitute teachers for their Master Teachers.
- Undergraduate students engage in early field experiences and may be employed as district tutors or teachers' aides within the districts.
- High school juniors and seniors may receive college counseling and university credit for completing the teaching survey course taught at their school site.
- University faculty establish positive relationships with secondary school faculty and administrators through program development, grantwriting, and research.
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 The Professional Development District has evolved since the secondary education teaching credential was first offered at this institution. Major program revisions have always involved consultation, cooperation, and collaboration with our constituent districts. A member of the faculty of the Department of Secondary Education is assigned as Professional Development District Coordinator. This person represents the University in the district, conducts on-site seminar classes, and provides counseling and advisory services to candidates. Included in each Professional Development District is a district staff member who represents the district in the program, acts as liaison person between the district and the University, assists in candidate placement in the district, and participates in on-site seminar classes for candidates.
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