Reviewing teacher training programmes in 13 US states, exploring four common themes that provide the most effective training of teachers.
Building blocks
Synopsis
This paper pioneers a new method of training teachers to teach, following extensive research and observation of 18 teacher training programmes in 13 US states, and interviews with educational staff at all levels.
It identifies four 'building blocks' that are pivotal to the success of a teacher training programme - modeling, practice, feedback, and alignment - and demonstrates how these are informed by scientific learning principles with detailed explanations and guidance videos.