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Learning Across A Lifetime of Learning: Stages of Teacher Development

Authors

• • Charles Kent Runyan
  • Pittsburg State University
• • Steve Brown
  • Pittsburg State University
• • Carolyn Fehrenbach
  • Pittsburg State University
• • Kenny McDougle
  • Pittsburg State University
• • Pam Sells
  • Pittsburg State University
• • Ray Willard
  • Pittsburg State University

Abstract

This study presents a conceptual framework for examining the developmental stages of teachers and illustrates the differences found in student teachers as they develop. The research illustrates how by assessing a teacher candidate’s own perception of importance, mastery, and desire to improve, an instrument can be used to prioritize needs at different points of a teacher’s career as well as identify stages of development. The statistical data, analysis, and interpretation of a study utilizing the Teacher Need Assessment Questionnaire (TNAQ) with teacher candidates is displayed.

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How to Cite: Runyan, C. K. , Brown, S. , Fehrenbach, C. , McDougle, K. , Sells, P. & Willard, R. (2014) “Learning Across A Lifetime of Learning: Stages of Teacher Development”, The Advocate. 22(2).