ERIC Number: ED674087
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Publication Date: 2025-Jun
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Using Large Language Models to Analyze Preservice Teacher Feedback and Reflections during Clinical Teaching. EdWorkingPaper No. 25-1203
Andrew Avitabile; Brendan Bartanen; Andrew Kwok
Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University
Clinical teaching is vital for preservice teacher (PST) development, yet field supervisors' roles are understudied. This study analyzes over 11,000 supervisor evaluations and PST reflections from a Texas teacher preparation program using large language models to extract measures of feedback quality and content. Supervisor feedback often lacks key quality indicators: less than half of evaluations include areas for improvement or actionable next steps. Supervisors most frequently identify classroom management as needing improvement, whereas PST reflections more often focus on lesson planning. PSTs receiving classroom management feedback receive lower evaluation scores and are less likely to return to their placement schools as in-service teachers. These findings highlight an opportunity to improve supervisor feedback and better support PST growth during clinical teaching.
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Supervision, Student Teaching, Student Attitudes, Feedback (Response), Supervisor Supervisee Relationship, Classroom Techniques, Scores, Teacher Placement, Discourse Analysis, Teacher Effectiveness, Student Evaluation
Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University. Brown University Box 1985, Providence, RI 02912. Tel: 401-863-7990; Fax: 401-863-1290; e-mail: annenberg@brown.edu; Web site: https://annenberg.brown.edu/
Publication Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Annenberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University
Identifiers - Location: Texas
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