| Popis: |
Growing into the teaching profession requires more than passing certification exams and completing required university courses; it requires an understanding of the “big picture” of learning within the context of a community (Darling-Hammond & Bransford, 2005; Buchanan, Baldwin & Rudisell, 2002). An environment where creativity is valued and where an ethic of service is nurtured establishes a place where pre-service teachers gain a sense of the whole rather than a piece-meal, test-driven picture of the profession. Research studies indicate that the big picture approach deepens understanding and allows students to integrate and use more of what they learn (Hammerness & Darling-Hammond, 2005; Wade, 1997). |
