skip to main content
article
Free Access

The evolution of standards for accrediting computer science teacher preparation programs

Published:01 March 1997Publication History
Skip Abstract Section

Abstract

In 1992, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) adopted guidelines for computer science education teacher preparation programs. The endorsement signaled the emergence of computer science education as a distinct discipline and computer science as a formal secondary subject area. The guidelines were developed through an intense program of research and review by the International Society for Technology and Education (ISTE). Since the passage of the standards, numerous computer science and education professionals have been involved in the process of preparing program folios for review and developing the actual review process. This real experience with the standards helped to identify issues and problems that are common to most programs and that need examination in the current five year review. In this paper, an overview of the guidelines is presented, the review process is described, issues and problems are discussed, and future initiatives are identified.

References

  1. 1 Abramson, G. Technology and the teacher education accreditation process. Ed-Tech Review. (Autumn/Winter 1993), 27-30.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  2. 2 Computing Sciences Accreditation Board. Criteria for Accrediting Programs in Computer Science in the United States. New York: CSAB (1990).Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  3. 3 Ffiske, J., Knezek, D., Taylor, H., Thomas, L., and Wiebe, J. ISTE's technology foundation standards for all teachers: Time for a second look? Journal of Computing in Teacher Education. 12, 2 (Winter 1995-96), 9-12.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  4. 4 ISTE Accreditation Committee. Curriculum Guidelines for Accreditation of Computing and Technology Programs. Eugene, OR: ISTE (1993).Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  5. 5 National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Approved Curriculum Guidelines. Washington, D. C. : NCATE (1992).Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  6. 6 National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Standards, Procedures. and Policies for the Accreditation of Professional Education. Washington, D. C. : NCATE (1992).Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  7. 7 Task Force of the Pre-College Committee of the Education Board of the ACM. ACM model high school computer science curriculum. Journal of Computer Science Education. 8, 1 (1993), 15-18.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  8. 8 Task Force of the Pre-College Committee. A CM Model High School Computer Science Curriculum. New York: ACM, 1993. Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  9. 9 Taylor, H., Thomas, L., and Knezek, D. The development and validation of NCATE-approved standards for computer science teacher preparation programs. Journal of Technology in Teacher PreparatiorL 1, 4 (1993), 319-333.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  10. 10 Taylor, H., Thomas, L. and Knezek, D. NCATE adopts computer science education standards. Journal of Computer Science Education. 7, 3 (1993), 25-28.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  11. 11 Taylor, H. and Wiebe, J. National standards for computer/technology teacher preparation ~ A catalyst for change in American education. Journal of Computing in Teacher EducatiorL 10, 3 (1994), 20-23.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  12. 12 Thomas, L. NCATE accreditation: Administering the ISTE guidelines. Educational 1RM Quarterly. 2, 2 (Winter 1992/93), 9-14.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  13. 13 Thomas, L. Promoting technology in teacher preparation: ISTE accreditation initiatives. 1STE Update. 3, 6 (1991), 1-2.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  14. 14 Thomas, L. and Knezek, D. Providing technology leadership in restructured schools. Journal of Research in Computing Education. 24, 2 (1991), 265-279.Google ScholarGoogle ScholarCross RefCross Ref

Index Terms

  1. The evolution of standards for accrediting computer science teacher preparation programs

        Recommendations

        Comments

        Login options

        Check if you have access through your login credentials or your institution to get full access on this article.

        Sign in

        Full Access

        • Published in

          cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
          ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 29, Issue 1
          March 1997
          388 pages
          ISSN:0097-8418
          DOI:10.1145/268085
          Issue’s Table of Contents
          • cover image ACM Conferences
            SIGCSE '97: Proceedings of the twenty-eighth SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
            March 1997
            410 pages
            ISBN:0897918894
            DOI:10.1145/268084

          Copyright © 1997 ACM

          Publisher

          Association for Computing Machinery

          New York, NY, United States

          Publication History

          • Published: 1 March 1997

          Check for updates

          Qualifiers

          • article

        PDF Format

        View or Download as a PDF file.

        PDF

        eReader

        View online with eReader.

        eReader
        About Cookies On This Site

        We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.

        Learn more

        Got it!