| Abstract: | Individuals often wish to prepare for a diverse number of education-related positions where professional certification is unnecessary. In the past, teacher education has focused on preparing professionals to enter public schools and ignored the need for teachers in non-school areas. The emergence of variable teaching options in our present society suggests the need to design novel programs and experiences to meet this challenge. This paper describes a program in one institution which prepares undergraduates for a vast array of educational opportunities alongside the more traditional programs. Specific implications are listed for developing a similar differentiated teacher education program at other institutions.Dr. Christiansen is Associate Professor of Education, and Director of Student Services, including responsibility for the Selected Studies in Education Program, at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. |
