Novel Approaches in University Partnerships: An Introduction to University Partnerships for Pre-Service and Teacher Development

Abstract

The chapters in this volume focus on how university partnerships for pre-service and teacher development apply novel ideas to improve teacher quality in global communities. The purpose of these programs is to improve education systems for all participants. Case studies in this volume present a broad and in-depth review of partnerships that apply novel ideas to transform organizations. This chapter provides an overview to this volume by discussing important elements of teacher quality by defining teacher quality characteristics, shared collaboration, and providing ideas for professional development agendas.

Citation

Cozza, B. and Blessinger, P. (2017), "Novel Approaches in University Partnerships: An Introduction to University Partnerships for Pre-Service and Teacher Development", University Partnerships for Pre-Service and Teacher Development (Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Vol. 10), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 3-16. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2055-364120170000010001