Third Space Creates Collaborative Environments to Develop Pre-service Teachers

• DOI: 10.18060/24927
• Publication Date: 2021-09-21T14:02:38Z
• Authors: Amanda Steiner; Julie Bell; Christina Wilcoxen
• Keywords: Coursework; Clinical Practice

In the fall of 2012, 11% (n=157) clinical practice (i.e. student teaching) candidates at a metropolitan university were in jeopardy not passing practice. Public schools area began to voice their concerns, and placements became challenge. As result, re-envisioned program, utilizing third space facilitate discourse between local school districts faculty. The development was based on program data, which led following shifts program: scaffolded coursework with increased time field; instructional coaching prior practice; system for collecting feedback sustain partnerships. Collaboration P-12 essential preparing connect theory apply it By spring 2016, initiatives implemented 12% decrease teacher preparation continues grow, one biggest challenges is continuing build new authors provide framework how programs could adapt some these develop