Introduction

The Focus and Organization of This Report

1 What Do Teachers Need to Know?

Knowledge of Learners and Their Development

Knowledge of Subject Matter and Curriculum Goals

Knowledge of Teaching

2 How Can Teachers Acquire the Necessary Knowledge?

How Teachers Learn and Develop

Problems of Leaning to Teach

3 Implications for Teacher Preparation

Promising Pedagogies

4 Policy Recommendations

Development and Accreditation of Preparation Programs

Licensure Reform

Recruitment and Retention of New Teachers