Developing Student Field Experiences Through University‐community Collaborations

Clawson, Mellisa A.; Shin, Meera

doi:10.1080/0163638000210108

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“…Connections between teacher education course content and fieldwork provided students opportunities to have first-hand experiences with applying theories learned to situations of practice with young children (Clawson and Shinn 2000;McNair et al 2002). Students witnessed issues that teachers face daily in their interactions with children, families, and colleagues that served as a basis for reflection on their image of children, professional responsibilities, decision-making, and ethical behavior.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Rather, the teaching of ethics should prepare students for their role as meaning-makers who interpret policy and practice based on context (Newman 2002;Newman and Coombe 1999). Students need opportunities to bridge their understanding of professional ethics gained through coursework to real life situations involving ethical action in the classroom (Clawson and Shinn 2000;Hostetler 1997;McNair et al 2002).…”

Section: Ethics and Teacher Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Applied Ethics as a Foundation in Early Childhood Teacher Education: Exploring the Connections and Possibilities

Giovacco-Johnson

2010

Early Childhood Educ J

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This project explores how one early childhood preparation program integrated applied ethics in introductory coursework. Recognizing that students enter teacher education with well-formed values and beliefs regarding children and teaching, carefully planned learning experience and encounters in real life learning contexts expand their understanding of the complexity of ethical decisionmaking in early care and education programs. This project documents students' perspectives toward their role as meaning-makers through the analysis of assignments intended to promote reflection on values. As students engage with course content and gain practical experience, their knowledge and beliefs regarding teaching evolve together demonstrating the power of ethical thinking in enhancing early childhood teacher education. The findings indicate that students draw on their image of children, social justice, and self-awareness in their development of a professional ethical identity.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Ethics and Teacher Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Applied Ethics as a Foundation in Early Childhood Teacher Education: Exploring the Connections and Possibilities

Giovacco-Johnson

2010

Early Childhood Educ J

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“…This movement toward meaningful instruction and experiences in teacher education is supported by recent reforms in higher education (Boyer Commission, 1998). Similarly, the effectiveness of teacher education is improved when students are able to apply their learning to authentic life experiences (Clawson & Shin, 2000;McNair et al, 2002). This type of learning, known as active learning, frequently involves real-world experiences; where student learning may happen outside the college classroom in neighborhoods, community agencies and local institutions, where students have opportunities to work with families and children.…”

Section: Changing Context Of Teacher Educationmentioning

confidence: 98%