Amarillo College Teacher Preparation in Mathematics/Science

该项目的目标是在阿马里洛学院制定一个全面的教师培训计划，重点是数学和科学，并与德克萨斯州大学的教育学院正式衔接。该项目的目标是：（1）开发数学课程，完善科学课程，并更新小学教育的普通教育课程;（2）通过新的入门教育课程，并通过强调动手、协作学习教学法和在课堂上使用技术，加强阿马里洛学院教师教育项目; 3）发展和实施与德克萨斯大学教育学院的伙伴关系和衔接协议，从西德克萨斯&大学和德克萨斯理工大学开始; 4）增加教师的数量，充分准备教学生的得克萨斯州狭长地带在所有大学预科水平，K-12。这些目标正在通过科学和工程司新成立的师范教育部实施。新的数学和科学课程结合了现实世界的经验和实验室，以及在教学和科学中使用技术。技术作为教学工具是通过使用技术，包括智能教室，互动电视教室，计算机实验室作业和互联网辅助教学。招聘工作旨在吸引妇女、少数族裔和那些正在考虑转行的人。行业合作伙伴通过让科学家和技术人员参与教学课程开发和现场实验室，举办实地考察和提供实习来丰富教师准备计划。与学区的合作为小学生提供导师，对K-8教室进行实地观察，并提供辅导机会。

The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive teacher preparation program at Amarillo College, with emphasis in mathematics and science, and formal articulation with schools of education at Texas universities. The objectives of the project are to: 1) develop the mathematics courses, refine the science curriculum, and update the general education curriculum for elementary education; 2) enhance the Amarillo College Teacher Education project through new Introductory Education courses, and by emphasizing hand on, collaborative learning pedagogy and the use of technology in the classroom; 3) develop and implement partnerships and articulation agreements with Texas Universities Schools of Education, beginning with West Texas A&M and Texas Tech Universities; and 4) increase the number of teachers well-prepared to teach the students of the Texas Panhandle at all pre-college levels, K-12. The objectives are being implemented through the newly formed Teacher Education Department in the Division of Sciences and Engineering. New mathematics and science courses incorporate real-world experiences and labs, and the use of technology in teaching and in science. Technology as a teaching tool is taught through the use of technology including Smart classrooms, interactive TV classrooms, computer lab assignments, and Internet ancillaries. Recruitment efforts are designed to attract women, minorities and those who are considering a career change. Industry partners enrich the teacher preparation program by involving scientists and technicians with instructional course development and onsite labs, hosting field trips, and offering internships. Collaborations with school districts provide mentor teachers for preservice students, field observations of K-8 classrooms, and tutoring opportunities.