Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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374769 | Teaching and Teacher Education | 2007 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
To what extent might the practicum be regarded as a complex phenomenon? After introducing complexity science and its potential to illuminate educational practice, five characteristics are explored within the context of teacher education. Vignettes from a kindergarten classroom extend this exploration into the practicum setting. Five implications emerge for student teacher supervision: redefining the practicum, rethinking evaluation, surrendering certainty, acknowledging complicity, and allowing for improvisation.
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Authors
Anthony Clarke, Steve Collins,