The Development of Preservice Teaching Competencies

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Title:	The Development of Preservice Teaching Competencies
Language:	English
Authors:	Van Ooyik, Jacklyn, Lerner, Jessica, Pitts, Robyn Thomas
Source:	Educational Research: Theory and Practice. 2021 32(1):8-12.
Availability:	Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association. Web site: http://www.nrmera.org/educational-research-theory-practice/
Peer Reviewed:	Y
Page Count:	5
Publication Date:	2021
Document Type:	Journal Articles Reports - Research
Education Level:	Higher Education Postsecondary Education
Descriptors:	Preservice Teachers, Teacher Competencies, Teaching Experience, Student Attitudes, College School Cooperation, Graduate Students, Self Efficacy, Cooperating Teachers, Student Teacher Supervisors
ISSN:	2637-8965
Abstract:	Teacher Education Programs (TEPs) face challenges in connecting theory and practice to develop competent preservice teachers. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of preservice teachers within a developing university-school district partnership. We asked the following questions: (1) How do preservice teachers describe challenges and sources of support during a yearlong teaching residency? (2) How do preservice teachers describe their development in various competencies during their residency year? (3) How do preservice teachers perceive the coherence of the university-school district partnership? We collected data through focus groups occurring throughout the year. Our results show the importance of the sources of support from both the mentor teacher and the university supervisor and maintaining relationships between placement schools and the university to increase program coherence. However, a stronger emphasis is needed on assessment and classroom management.
Abstractor:	As Provided
Entry Date:	2021
Accession Number:	EJ1288203
Database:	ERIC

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ISSN:	2637-8965
Published in:	Educational Research: Theory and Practice
Language:	English