Abstract
The aim of this qualitative case study was to investigate how two preservice teachers reconfigured their role as teachers during their practicum. We collected data through interviews, field observations, and documentary notes gathered at an urban school across four months. Data were analyzed using the constant comparative method. The results revealed three themes: (1) Blaming vs. Connecting, (2) Idealism vs. Realism, and (3) Retreating vs. Reconfiguring. The findings of this study indicated that placement was influential for the two preservice teachers. This case study shares valuable information regarding the importance of connecting preservice teachers with quality teaching practicum experiences aimed at bridging theory and practice.
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Zengaro, Franco and Zengaro, Sally A.
(2017)
"“This is Not What I Expected”: Knowledge Reconfiguration in Preservice Teachers,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 3:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol3/iss1/6
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