Developing Beliefs about Literacy Instruction: A Cross-Case Analysis of Preservice Teachers in Traditional and Field Based Settings.

Linek, Wayne M.; Nelson, Olga G.; Sampson, Mary Beth; Zeek, Catherine K.; Mohr, Kathleen A. J.; Hughes, Linda

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ERIC Number: EJ589357

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Developing Beliefs about Literacy Instruction: A Cross-Case Analysis of Preservice Teachers in Traditional and Field Based Settings.

Linek, Wayne M.; Nelson, Olga G.; Sampson, Mary Beth; Zeek, Catherine K.; Mohr, Kathleen A. J.; Hughes, Linda

Reading Research and Instruction, v38 n4 p371-86 Sum 1999

Reports the results of three similar case studies of preservice teachers enrolled in literacy methods courses. Describes preservice teacher beliefs about literacy through the use of multiple data sources before, during, and after the course. Supports a field-based model of teacher education for development of a complex view of the process of literacy teaching. (SC)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Case Studies, Elementary Education, Field Instruction, Higher Education, Literacy, Methods Courses, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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