Professional Learning With Preservice Teachers: The IRA Student Council at Clemson University

AbstractWhile highlighting an undergraduate student council at a university, the authors emphasize the importance of being involved in professional organizations. First, the authors briefly highlight scholarship related to professional learning, then give examples of ways that undergraduates were involved in professional learning and community service through their student council. The authors conclude with logistical information and pitfalls related to sustaining the student council, as well as recommendations for others who may be interested in starting councils in their communities. Although the focus of this teaching tip is on working with preservice teachers in a student council located on a college campus, the ideas and suggestions are also applicable for those who want to create local councils for inservice teachers.
Source: Reading Teacher - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Teaching Tip Source Type: research