Diploma in Teacher Training Education

Teachers who work in the K-12 levels usually have a bachelor's degree or master's degree and appropriate certification. To instruct teachers, or become a teacher educator, more advanced training is necessary.

Teacher Education

In the same way that prospective teachers in bachelor's and master's programs in education apply themselves to understanding how students learn, teacher educators study how teachers learn to become professional educators.

Graduate Study

Teacher educators usually hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (Doctorate of Education). Anyone who teaches in an education department likely will encounter future educators, school counselors and administrators in the classroom. Specialization areas for doctoral study include curriculum and instruction, educational research methodology and content area specializations including English education and social studies education.

Interdisciplinary programs are also available, combining education courses with courses in psychology, sociology and other fields. Master's students may earn graduate certificates, the equivalent of a minor field, in teacher education, educational research methods and similar areas. Diplomas are awarded upon graduation.

Coursework

Coursework for teacher educators may include classes on curriculum for teacher training, educational research methods, courses in educational ethics, educational policy, educational leadership and courses in the sociological, psychological and historical issues related to classroom teaching.

References

• Michigan State University: College of Education: Department of Teacher Education: Areas of Emphasis
• Boston University: School of Education: Graduate Education: Doctor of Education: Developmental Studies
• University of South Florida: Graduate Certificate in Teacher Education
• Michigan State University: College of Education: Department of Teacher Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Teacher Education Ph.D.: Spring 2010 Courses