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    Lessons learned from the case study of a university-based teacher education program for second career adults: stakeholder views over 18 years
    (Colorado State University. Libraries, 2007) Butler, Alexandra S., author; Lehmann, Jean P., advisor; Uchiyama, Kay, advisor
    In recent years the need for teachers has brought discussions about alternative teacher training models to the forefront (Huling, 2001; Levine, 2006). This study was conducted to understand best practices related to one type of alternative teacher education program; a fast track university graduate education program for second-career adults. The researcher used an embedded case study methodology with four stakeholder groups; program graduates (n=101 or 50% of the available sample), program directors (n=6), university administrators (n=6), and selected employers of graduates (n=6). The graduates completed an online survey addressing their satisfaction in the program. The researcher conducted hour-long interviews with the other three participant groups to further explore factors that either positively or negatively affected the program's implementation. Additionally the researcher reviewed program archival materials.