Learning Through Co-Teaching in Early Childhood Clinical Field Experiences: A Cross-Case Study of Learning Affordances

• In Event: 42.050 - Co-Teaching Models for Preservice Teacher Development

Abstract

Coteaching, a model for learning to teach, places teacher candidates alongside clinical educators in classrooms. Learning occurs through shared practice, reflection, and explication of thinking. This cross-case study of six coteaching dyads examines affordances for developing adaptive practice, growth competence and collaborative expertise. It was found that opportunities for learning were provided through coteaching student teaching experiences although in different ways. Findings show variability across dyads in the amount of time spent coplanning and debriefing, in discourse patterns, and the nature of coteaching interactions. Implications are discussed.

Authors

• Jennifer Gallo-Fox, University of Delaware

• Lauren Stegeman, University of Delaware