Who has the best teacher prep programs?

[Darren Barkett]

I went to school at the University of Colorado at Boulder for my undergraduate and my teaching license.  I felt like that experience prepared me pretty well, even though most of what I've learned I learned in the classroom.

Where did you get your training?  Does anyone know of any solid teacher education programs?

Darren

[SocialStudiesRocks]

I attended Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.  According to a number of teachers I had the opportunity to speak with both during student teaching and while I was substituting, I heard nothing but good things from them about the student teachers they hosted from Kutztown.

Just like you, I feel like what I learned in college gave me a nice framework and a solid foundation for being an educator but I don't think any institution can prepare you for the realities of the classroom.  It's similar to driving a car.  You can take drivers' ed, study the state driving manual, and you can observe people drive and that will give you a basic understanding of how to drive.  But, you're still not completely prepared for all of the variables once you get behind the wheel on your own.  You have to actually experience traversing road hazards, traffic, and variable weather in order to be a good driver.