Guidelines for the Preparation of Teachers of English Language Arts, 2006 Edition

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Prepared by the NCTE Standing Committee on Teacher Preparation and Certification, this revised and updated document outlines the nature of effective language arts pedagogy and identifies the dispositions, skills, and knowledge base of effective ELA teachers.

Contents

1 Introduction

2 Statement of Underlying Principles

3 Dispositions of Effective English Language Arts Teachers

4 Content Knowledge for Effective English Language Arts Teachers

5 Pedagogical Knowledge, Content Pedagogical Knowledge, and Related Skills

6 Building Excellent English Language Arts Teacher Preparation Programs:
Unfinished Work

Appendix A: Field Experiences, Induction, and Support for English Language Arts
Teachers

Appendix B: Reflections on NCTE’s Underlying Principles: One English Teacher
Candidate’s Perspective