Chapter 13 Soothing Cerberus: The Wyoming Odyssey

Abstract

This chapter primarily describes the tensions the University of Wyoming College of Education experienced as preparations were made for the undergraduate portion of the NCATE review, as well as lessons learned from the experience. Three tensions are explored using the themes of: (a) knowing your context, (b) time and prior planning, and (c) flexibility. The experiences of the latest accreditation process are explored with suggestions to be savvy about your setting, plan for surprises, be flexible, know your limits, and have a good strategy for data collection. Ongoing challenges including NCLB, future accreditation requirements, and faculty awareness are examined.

Citation

Hutchison, L., Buss, A., Ellsworth, J. and Persichitte, K. (2010), "Chapter 13 Soothing Cerberus: The Wyoming Odyssey", Erickson, L.B. and Wentworth, N. (Ed.) Tensions in Teacher Preparation: Accountability, Assessment, and Accreditation (Advances in Research on Teaching, Vol. 12), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 213-229. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-3687(2010)0000012016