Learning about Cohorts--A Masters Degree Program for Teachers.

Potthoff, Dennis E.; Batenhorst, Elaine V.; Frederickson, Scott A.; Tracy, Glenn E.

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ERIC Number: EJ642135

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Publication Date: 2001

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Learning about Cohorts--A Masters Degree Program for Teachers.

Potthoff, Dennis E.; Batenhorst, Elaine V.; Frederickson, Scott A.; Tracy, Glenn E.

Action in Teacher Education, v23 n2 p36-42 Sum 2001

Examined the experience of being part of a cohort-based Masters Degree program for practicing teachers. Data came from participants electronic portfolios and a qualitative survey that explored eight cohort dimensions. Results indicated that use of a cohort-based delivery model enhanced program coherence and fostered collaboration, inquiry, and reflection. (SM)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Graduate Study, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Groups, Higher Education, Inquiry, Inservice Teacher Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Masters Degrees, Reflective Teaching, Teacher Collaboration

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Language: English

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