Developing Literacy-minded Educators: Authentic Field-based Teacher Preparation

The authors examine the influence of a course focused on literacy and data in a field-based teacher preparation program on teacher candidate preparedness to teach literacy. This course is taken by Birth to grade 12 candidates during their third year in the program and places them in local schools ei...

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Published in:Literacy research and instruction 2020-01, Vol.59 (1), p.17-38
Main Authors: Nelson, Jenna, Papola-Ellis, Aimee, Giatsou, Elina
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authentic Learning
clinical research and practice
Decision Making
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Secondary Education
Field Experience Programs
Individualized Instruction
instructional strategies and materials
Literacy
Literacy Education
Pedagogy
Preservice Teachers
Reading Instruction
Self Efficacy
Student Development
Student Needs
Suburban Schools
Teacher education
Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Improvement
Teacher Student Relationship
Teaching methods
Urban Schools
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Summary:The authors examine the influence of a course focused on literacy and data in a field-based teacher preparation program on teacher candidate preparedness to teach literacy. This course is taken by Birth to grade 12 candidates during their third year in the program and places them in local schools eight hours per week for twelve weeks. Our findings suggest: a) candidates obtained a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of literacy instruction; b) candidates displayed the ability to authentically differentiate literacy instruction to meet student needs; c) candidates felt confident making "in the moment" decisions to improve literacy instruction; and d) candidates developed confidence as a literacy teacher. In our discussion, we consider these findings in relation to being immersed in high-quality field experiences with strong faculty support and collaboration with a range of stakeholders, and how these factors may have contributed to some of the professional knowledge development in the candidates.
ISSN:1938-8071
1938-8063
DOI:10.1080/19388071.2019.1662861