Six Steps Pre-Service Teacher Education Can Take To Prepare For K-12 Online Learning

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This chapter from the Handbook of Research in Online Learning addresses the lack of preparedness among K-12 teachers for online instruction, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors argue that teacher education programs need to be fundamentally redesigned to integrate online teaching, including required coursework, modeling of effective online instruction, and online field placements. They also call for the development of robust frameworks and standards for online teaching, supported by research and funding, and emphasize the need for accrediting bodies to mandate these changes. The chapter reviews past practices and research on online teaching standards, instruments, curricula, and experiences, and presents a compelling case for a proactive approach to ensure teacher readiness for future educational disruptions.

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