TY - CHAP AB - In teacher education programs, the conceptual framework identifies what is important for candidates. Using the three themes of a conceptual framework – knowledge of learners and learning, knowledge of content and pedagogy, and knowledge of research and policy – the authors analyzed teacher preparation program components in general and special education. They conclude that the critical question for teacher educators is: How do teacher educators consistently and successfully implement proven practices to prepare effective teachers? The authors posit recommendations for needed reforms in university-based teacher education and advocate for parity for teacher education with other socially valued enterprises. VL - 21 SN - 978-1-59749-274-4, 978-1-84950-527-7/0735-004X DO - 10.1016/S0735-004X(08)00001-3 UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/S0735-004X(08)00001-3 AU - Fueyo Vivian AU - Koorland Mark A. AU - Rasch Katharine ED - Thomas E. Scruggs ED - Margo A. Mastropieri PY - 2008 Y1 - 2008/01/01 TI - A conceptual framework for analyzing issues and dilemmas in the preparation of special education teachers T2 - Personnel Preparation T3 - Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 1 EP - 33 Y2 - 2024/09/21 ER -