Professional Development Schools: Preservice Candidates' Learning and Sources of Knowledge.

Duquette, Cheryll; Cook, Sharon Anne

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ERIC Number: EJ590171

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Professional Development Schools: Preservice Candidates' Learning and Sources of Knowledge.

Duquette, Cheryll; Cook, Sharon Anne

Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v45 n2 p198-207 Sum 1999

A survey of 23 Canadian student teachers in conventional placements or professional-development schools (PDS) found that their practica had taught them about curriculum, pupils and pupil-teacher interactions, discipline and classroom management, and the teaching profession. Compared to others, PDS student teachers relied more on weekly seminars and peer discussions to support their learning. Contains 21 references. (Author/SV)

Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Professional Development Schools, Program Attitudes, Student Teacher Attitudes, Student Teachers, Student Teaching

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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