ERIC Number: EJ1222791
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Sep
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The Professional Learning of Teacher Educators Leading International Professional Experience
Williams, Judy
Journal of Studies in International Education, v23 n4 p497-510 Sep 2019
In this article, the professional learning of teacher educators leading international professional experience (IPE) is examined. There is a growing body of research on the learning of pre-service teachers who undertake a period of professional experience in international contexts, but much less is known about the experiences of the academics who lead these programs. This knowledge is important because the success of such programs for pre-service teachers depends largely on the quality of the planning, preparation, and leadership of these as educational experiences. Based on data collected in semistructured interviews with 10 teacher educators who have led IPE to a variety of global locations, this article outlines the professional learning gained from leading a group of pre-service teachers on 3-week IPEs. Findings include the importance of building professional relationships with others involved in the IPE, including the pre-service teachers, school staff, and communities, and the impact of the experience on the development of teacher educator identities and practice.
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Teacher Educators, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Program Length, Professional Identity, Study Abroad, Foreign Countries, Intercultural Communication, College School Cooperation, International Cooperation, Self Concept, Teacher Student Relationship, Collegiality
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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