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Exploring connections between the in-field and on-campus components of a preservice teacher education program: a student perspective

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: This paper discusses the preservice teacher education practicum experience from the perspective of preservice teachersat a regional Australian university. It locates the practicum in the broader context of work integrated learning andassociated principles of good practice. The paper argues that there are some perceived disconnections between the infieldand oncampus components of the teacher education program as well as an endorsement of some aspects of thepracticum experience in closing the theory-practice gap. Our research adds to international debate about the balancebetween theory and practice and contributes a much needed student perspective on these issues. The paper concludeswith suggestions on ways to improve the quality of the practicum experience. (Asia-Pacific Journal of CooperativeEducation, 2007, 8(1), 23-36).

Source: eCite Digital Repository (University of Tasmania)

Authors: Jeanne Allen, Deborah Peach

Institution: Central Queensland University

Language: English

Topic: Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funders: Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand, University of Waikato, Unitec Institute of Technology, University of New England, RMIT University, University of Surrey

OpenAlex ID: W1513275449

FWCI: 9.836

Cites: 23

Cited by: 46

Related to: 10