In this study, the focus is on five Associate Teachers' remembered experiences of working with early childhood Student Teachers nearing graduation who were at risk of failing practicum. Using Rogoff's overlapping 'planes of analysis', the subjective experiences of the Associate Teachers are analysed, bringing into focus the personal, interpersonal…

Examination of methods of assessing teaching practica resulted in the following recommendations for other work-based learning programs: (1) identify whether the purpose is technical competence, professional artistry, or both; (2) determine the objectives for work placements; (3) identify the roles of academic and industry staff; and (4) determine…

Twenty New Zealand lecturers supervising third (final) year student teachers were interviewed and completed questionnaires about their supervision visits. Results focus on the professional development needs of the supervising lecturers and the associate teachers, and the ways in which student teachers could have been better prepared for their…