ERIC Number: EJ1459122
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 26
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ISSN: ISSN-1547-688X
EISSN: EISSN-1549-9243
Third Space through Collaboration, Coteaching, and Pedagogies of Practice: Exploring Outcomes and Opportunities
Andrea E. Weinberg; Elizabeth A. Ruiz; Cerissa A. Stevenson
New Educator, v21 n1 p21-46 2025
This study is focused on a collaboratively designed clinical experience that leverages peer coteaching alongside the pedagogies of practice framework to create Third Spaces for teacher candidates (TCs) as they implement reading lessons with elementary students. Using TC reflections, exam scores, and lesson plans, this quasi-experimental mixed-methods study explores outcomes for TCs. It advances the understanding of pedagogies that aim to balance rigorous coursework with meaningful clinical experiences by uniting theory and practice. Findings indicate these efforts were successful in its aim to create opportunities for TCs to experience Third Spaces where theoretical and practical knowledge meet. TCs' ability to respond to student needs was enhanced and reading achievement of elementary-aged students improved.
Descriptors: Teacher Collaboration, Team Teaching, Practicums, Theory Practice Relationship, Undergraduate Study, Early Childhood Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Reading Instruction, Teaching Skills, Grade Point Average, Universities, Internship Programs, Preservice Teachers, Lesson Plans, Planning
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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