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Laman, Tasha Tropp; Miller, Erin T.; Lopez-Robertson, Julia – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2012
This qualitative study examines what early childhood preservice teachers enrolled in a field-based literacy methods course deemed relevant regarding teaching, literacy, and learning. This study is based on postcourse interviews with 7 early childhood preservice teachers. Findings suggest that "contextualized field experiences" facilitate…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Teacher Education Curriculum
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Cooper, Sandi; Nesmith, Suzanne – Action in Teacher Education, 2013
Although the importance of field experience is supported and attended to by teacher education programs across the United States, there have been numerous national reports and research findings stressing the need for major improvements in the preparation of teachers with an emphasis on more authentic experiences. Quality field experiences have the…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Field Experience Programs, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes