A traditional teacher preparation program is normally defined as a four-year Bachelor of Arts or Science degree program that includes general education courses, a certification area of focus, professional education, 180 hours of field experiences, and one or more semesters of student teaching or internship in a school. Such a degree program integrates content knowledge, professional knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and technology in depth and breadth to create meaningful learning experiences for all students.
Research shows that traditional teacher preparation programs are based on a theory-practice format. This arrangement allows students to begin with coursework (theory) and progressively move through stages of practice to become a teacher. Research also indicates that traditional teacher preparation programs provide long-term relevance through field-based experiences, microteaching opportunities, use of video technology, and case studies.
So what is wrong with that?
What kind of meaningful learning goes on when an intuitive traditional professor imparts his/her knowledge to a student of the new digital generation?
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