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Cooperating Teacher as Model and Coach: What Leads to Student Teachers’ Perceptions of Preparedness?
Authors: Matsko Kavita Kapadia, Ronfeldt Matthew, Nolan Hillary Greene, Klugman Joshua, Reininger Michelle, Brockman Stacey L.
Drawing on survey and administrative data on cooperating teachers (CTs) and their preservice student teachers (PSTs) in Chicago Public Schools during 2014-2015, this study offers an in-depth look at reports of how CTs engage in their mentoring roles during student teaching, and their influence on PSTs. The sample includes CTs working with PSTs from across 44 teacher preparation institutions. Central to the author’s analysis is an exploration of CTs as both models of effective instruction and as facilitative coaches on PST development. They find that both CT roles matter—PSTs feel better prepared to teach when their CTs model effective instruction and coach by providing more instructional support, frequent and adequate feedback, collaborative activity, job-search support, and a balance of autonomy and encouragement.
Published: 2020
Updated: Jul. 22, 2020
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More or Better Student Teaching?
Authors: Ronfeldt Matthew, Reininger Michelle
This study examines the effects of having longer and better quality student teaching on a variety of outcomes. The findings indicate that the duration of student teaching has little effect on teacher outcomes. However, this study finds that the quality of student teaching has significant and positive effects. Prospective teachers who report better quality student teaching experiences feel more prepared to teach, more efficacious, and plan more years in teaching and in the district than peers who report lower quality experiences.
Published: 2012
Updated: Nov. 19, 2014