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Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children
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Preparing On-the-Job Teachers for Urban Schools: Implications for Teacher Training

Nancy Davis Burstein

California State University, North ridge

Sue Sears

California State University, North ridge

This study examines the effectiveness of a program in the preparation and retention of on-the-job teachers to serve students with mild-moderate disabilities in urban schools. Special education teachers with emergency certification participated in the two year program designed to provide: competencies specific to serving urban students with special needs; experiential and reflective experiences that linked coursework and classroom practices; and ongoing support and guidance through on-site support teachers, university supervision and cohortparticipation. Data examining teacher development, teachers'perceptions of theprogram and job experiences were collected on 35 participants. Findings from the study indicated that teachers developed competency over time and viewed seminars and on-site assistance as critical sources of support. However, despite preparation and program supports, teachers continued to experience significant challenges and stress on-the-job. Implications for the preparation and retention of urban school teachers are discussed.

Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Vol. 21, No. 1, 47-62 (1998)
DOI: 10.1177/088840649802100106
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