Problem solvers are better leaders: facilitating critical thinking among educators through online education

摘要

The schools that new teachers and teacher leaders will be entering into in upcoming years will be diverse racially, culturally, economically, and technologically. New educators and leaders must be prepared to enter this 21st Century workforce with an understanding of these complexities, an ability to think critically and creatively, and be open to teaching and learning in ways and situations they may not previously encountered. Problem-based learning and the use of case studies and eportfolios are showcased as methods in which both online and face to face teacher education programs can best prepare new teachers and teacher leaders in order to promote their critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve.? 2011 Published by Elsevier Lt.