Document Type
Presentation
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Teacher Education Division 2023 Conference
Location
Long Beach, CA
Publication Date
2023
First Page
123
Last Page
128
Abstract
The persistent shortage of special education teachers, as well as increased demand for distance education, has led to an increase in online teacher preparation programs (Bonk et al., 2006; McLeskey et al., 2004; Rosenberg et al., 2007). Students who enroll in online distance teacher preparation programs tend to be non-traditional; they often work, have family responsibilities, and are older than traditional students (Childre, 2014). The Online Practical Teacher Training (OPTT) program is an online teacher preparation program resulting in a bachelor's degree and licensure in special education. In this presentation, I describe OPTT, discuss strategies for supporting distance students in courses and field experiences and for developing meaningful partnerships with local education agencies, and share program outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Rolf, K. R. (2023). Seas the day! By supporting non-traditional students in distance teacher preparation. In Markelz, A. (Ed.), TED 2023 Conference Proceedings: Seas the day! (pp. 123-128). Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, Long Beach, CA.
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
