teacher prep

Educator's advance work

Teacher prep is short for teacher preparation—the training and coursework required before becoming a certified teacher.

It typically refers to undergraduate or graduate programs that combine educational theory with classroom practice: She's in a teacher prep program at the state university.

The term appears frequently in education policy discussions about improving teacher quality.

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teacher prepon-the-job training

Learning skills while employed

professional development type

teacher prepin-service training

Education for current employees

continuing education · professional development · recertification · teacher retention

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