ERIC Number: EJ1092642
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-7107
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Ready, Set, Go: It's Middle School!
Williams, Desha; Gray, Kimberly; Stockdale, Susan
Current Issues in Middle Level Education, v17 n2 p16-20 2012
Middle school teachers teach energetic, curious adolescents rigorous content at a time in their lives when many changes are occurring. Those entering the teaching profession as middle school teachers must be prepared for this unique environment. This study examines 16 pre-service middle school teachers' developments as they participate in a yearlong internship. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected and the study was guided by the principals of situated learning theory. Data revealed the development of cultural responsive dispositions, increased self-efficacy in classroom management, and perceptions of better preparedness for their own classroom. Based on the results on the study, we recommend increased preparation programs transition to a yearlong internship model for field experiences.
Descriptors: Internship Programs, Preservice Teacher Education, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Student Development, Program Descriptions, Educational Philosophy, Student Teacher Attitudes, Student Teaching, Student Journals, Classroom Techniques, Career Readiness, Culturally Relevant Education, Middle Schools, Knowledge Base for Teaching
National Association of Professors of Middle Level Education. Web site: http://www.napomle.org/journal.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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