Puerto Rico Collaborative for Excellence for Teacher Preparation (PR-CEPT)

波多黎各卓越教师培训合作(PR-CETP)是由六所主要机构的科学、数学和教育教师组成的联合项目，与科学和工程资源中心、波多黎各教育部、K-12模范学校、阿雷西博天文台和当地行业合作，为波多黎各80%以上的K-12科学和数学教师提供培训。PR-CETP的目标是加强对未来教师将要教授的学科的概念性理解，以及他们对符合当地和国家标准的具体内容教学方法的掌握。PR-CETP将与PRSSI的K-12系统改革以及通过少数群体参与联盟进行的科学和数学教育本科生改革联系起来。内容和教学方法方面的主要课程将按照建构主义的方法重新设计，纳入真实的评估方法和教育技术的使用。将建立PRSSI和其他示范学校的实习和实地经验。将开设学生参与校本课程材料开发的顶峰课程以及科学研究的原则和方法课程，以促进他们参与EPSCoR实验室的研究经验。其中一所学院将率先开设面向初级和中级教师的自然科学学位。教师发展将促进采用探究式教学方法和合作学习的最佳做法。合作行动-研究计划将促进科学、数学和教育学院、教师和学生之间的共同努力。学生学业支持活动将招收学生到认证教师短缺领域深造，支持学业困难学生，并以模范教师为导师为毕业生提供入职活动。学术行政管理指导机构将制定卓越科学和数学教师培训的制度政策-认可和重视教师在教师培训计划持续改革中的努力，并使合作改革制度化。PR-CETP将影响5000多名未来的教师。

The Puerto Rico Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation (PR-CETP) is a joint of faculty from sciences, mathematics and education of the six main institutions that prepare over 80% of K-12 science and mathematics teachers in Puerto Rico, in partnership with the Resource Center for Science and Engineering, the Puerto Rico Department of Education and exemplary K-12 schools, the Arecibo Observatory and local industry. The goal of the PR-CETP is to enhance the conceptual understanding of the disciplines to be taught by future teachers as well as their mastery of content specific teaching methodology, in alignment with local and national standards. The PR-CETP will be articulated with the K-12 systemic reform of the PRSSI and the undergraduate reform of science and mathematics education through the Alliance for Minority Participation. Key courses in content and teaching methods will be redesigned following a constructivist approach, incorporating authentic assessment methods and the use of educational technology. Practicum and field experiences in PRSSI and other exemplary schools will be established. A capstone course for students to engage in school-based curricular materials development will be created as well as a course in the principles and methods of scientific research, to promote their participation in research experiences in EPSCoR laboratories. A degree in natural sciences for elementary and intermediate teachers will be pioneered at one of the institutions. Faculty Development will promote the adoption of best practices in inquiry-based teaching methods and cooperative learning. A Collaborative Action-Research Program will promote joint efforts between faculty of science, mathematics and education, teachers and students. Student Academic Support activities will recruit students to pursue studies in areas of shortage of certified teachers, support students with academic difficulties, and provide induction activities to graduates with exemplary teachers as mentors. Academic adm inistrators will develop Institutional Policies for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation- to recognize and value faculty efforts in the continuous reform of teacher preparation programs and institutionalize the collaborative reform. The PR-CETP will impact over 5,000 future teachers.