Educating Teachers for Urban Schools

Abstract

This capstone is based upon the idea that teachers can be effectively trained, especially to work in urban areas through student-teaching experiences. The aspects that contribute to meaningful and educational experiences are varied and multiple. Student teaching is absolutely critical for the pre-service teacher, the cooperating teacher is a key participant, good teachers are not necessarily good cooperating teachers, learning to be a good mentor can be a tedious process for the cooperating teacher, and compatibility is an important factor to consider in the selection of a teaching environment.