Developing Critical Skills: Interactive Exercises for Pre-Service Teachers Designed specifically for EDU107 at Central Michigan University

The purpose of Developing Critical Skills: A Workbook for Pre-Service Teachers is threefold.

First, it is to succinctly identify the essential skills and dispositions of an effective teacher.

Second, it is to guide the development and refinement of candidates' essential skills and dispositions in an educational context.

Finally, it is to facilitate student self-examination with regard to the most important question of all: Are they equipped to teach?This workbook delivers professional development for preservice teachers in the area of critical skills and dispositions.

It is useful to teachers in multiple stages of their careers, from undergrad to experienced teacher as a resource that succinctly identifies the critical skills and dispositions of the effective teacher, guiding the development thereof.