ERIC Number: EJ1014156
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1935-7125
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Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of Co-Teaching of Professional Development School Teachers and University Faculty
King-McKenzie, Ethel; Delacruz, Stacy; Bantwini, Bongani; Bogan, Barry
School-University Partnerships, v6 n2 p64-77 2013
Co-teaching in teacher preparation is viewed as a promising practicefor fostering collaborative skills, increasing student participation, improvingclassroom instruction, and professional growth for all participants. Using focus group interviews as a unit of analysis, this article explores pre-service teachers' perceptions of co-teaching used in their Urban Education Option Cohort during Fall 2010. The co-teaching was conducted by university professors and professional development school teachers who taught college courses at a professional development school. Findings revealed that co-teaching was positively received although challenges also existed. The article discusses how challenges identified by pre-service teachers could be addressed and recommends additional co-teaching strategies. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Professional Development Schools, College School Cooperation, College Faculty, Team Teaching, Preservice Teachers, Student Teacher Attitudes, Focus Groups, Urban Education, Barriers, Performance Factors, Educational Practices, Teacher Collaboration, Change Strategies, Program Effectiveness, Secondary School Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Semi Structured Interviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
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