Ideal Teacher Prep Program

I have not really thought about what I would want in a teacher prep program before the question was asked. There are a few things programs and ideas I feel would be very helpful during this prep time and also the first year on the job. First of all during the prep program I find that it should be required students take a second language. Being able to speak to someone in their native language is a cool thing. Also during the first years of being a teacher, I think it is important to have emotional support. Having someone to kinda help you out for your first year or two until you feel you are ready to be totally on your own. One other thing I think would be helpful in a prep program is international studies/ student teaching. We had the honor of listening to a teacher who did her student teaching in South Africa. The things she learned and the new perspective on life that this opportunity gave her is priceless.