Sunbridge's teacher education programs include a deep exploration of child and human development, development of a teacher's contemplative capacities,
exploration of pedagogical approaches and skills, studies in the arts, instruction in how to work in a group of colleagues, and practical learning in the classroom with experienced teachers.
«Our questionnaire and interview data suggest that in their practice teachers adopt different
kinds of pedagogical approaches depending on the attainment level of the class they are teaching.»
Teachers» abilities to use technology effectively to support student literacy development is reliant on several factors: their knowledge of technology; their
knowledge of pedagogical approaches; and their attitudes toward technology integration (Ertmer & Ottenbreit - Leftwich, 2010).
Should we, as educational technology leaders, concentrate our efforts upon developing, testing, and disseminating a wide range of educational technology uses that support a broad
spectrum of pedagogical approaches?
Waldorf teacher education at Sunbridge Institute includes a deep exploration of child and human development; development of a teacher's contemplative capacities;
exploration of pedagogical approaches and skills; studies in the arts; courses that develop abilities for working in a group of colleagues; and practical learning or mentored teaching in the classroom with experienced teachers.
When integrating technology, educators may legitimately consider and select from a
variety of pedagogical approaches that range from teacher - directed to student - centered (Harris, 2005; Koehler et al., 2013; Magliaro, Lockee, & Burton, 2005).
The need to target these student populations has been rationalized by rhetoric to «prioritize» these students and spread the notion they need «a different
set of pedagogical approaches,» such as the No Excuse approach.
Together, they ensured that the profiles complement a broad range
of pedagogical approaches and are underpinned by practices that have impact on student learning.