Framework for the Assessment of Rural Clinical Experiences: Assessing the Change Process

• In Event: Roundtable Session 24
  In Roundtable Session: Rural School, College, and Career Transitions

Abstract

Making changes in teacher preparation clinical programs cannot be accomplished singularly by any School of Education. Teacher preparation involves a myriad of participants. The purpose of this presentation is to provide the framework of assessment that was used to transition from a single semester student teaching program to a full-year residency model in a rural teacher preparation program. This assessment framework provided guidance and support for making changes and documenting effectiveness of the changes. The method used was systematic evaluation research and included the use of both quantitative and qualitative data. The significance of this work is that of providing teacher preparation programs with a comprehensive evaluation system that will facilitate a move to a full-year residency model.

Authors

• Kristine M. Reed, University of South Dakota

• Linda Reetz, University of South Dakota