ERIC Number: EJ1281910
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Finalizing Teacher Education Capstone Projects in an Unstable Environment: Three Strategies for Success
Michel, Heather
Issues in Teacher Education, v29 n1-2 p113-121 Fall 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has influenced all levels of education, including higher education. School closures have impacted teacher credentialing course work, research projects, assessments, and student teaching placements. The challenges currently facing teacher candidates necessitate a review of how we support their needs for connection, support, and relevant course content as they advance to becoming credentialed teachers. To meet these needs, I suggest building on existing practices to complete capstone research projects in distance learning contexts, developing unstructured social spaces through social media platforms, and inviting teacher candidates to co-curate course content.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Educational Change, Distance Education, COVID-19, Pandemics, Capstone Experiences, Student Research, Research Projects, Social Media, Curriculum Development, Course Content, Student Participation
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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