Teacher Corps Goes International: the Micronesia / Ponape Experience

Baker, Frederick J (1975). Teacher Corps Goes International: the Micronesia / Ponape Experience (Report).

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Abstract: This-document describes the East Caroline Islands lying in the Ponape (Pohnpei) District and the development cf a Teacher Corps in service program to Aid public school teachers in professional development. Program objectives were to: (1) up-grade basic and professional skills of Micronesian interns; (2) implement a University Without Walls baccalaureate program in the Trust Territory for Micronesians; (3) demonstrate a model for teacher training which could be implemented-An other parts of Micronesia; (4) utilize and support the teacher educational programs at the Community College of Micronesia; and (5) develop culturally relevant teacher training Curriculum materials. The projects ,also\sought to combine three elements into its degree process academic, inservice, and community. The program dealt with instruction in Generic Teaching Skills, Interaction al Analysis; English Improvement, Mathematics Improvement Social Studies Methods, Lesson/Planning, Evaluation, and Community Education. This instruction, in conjunction with course,work at the Community College of Micronesia, previous course work.at other colleges, and documentation of previous work and life experiences, comprise the total degree plan of each intern. Upon completion the intern receives a Bachelor of Science Degree with special emphasis on teacher training

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