Partnerships with Cultural Organisations: A Case for Partnerships Developed by Teacher Educators for Teacher Education

Lines Of School-University Partnership: Perception, Sensation And Meshwork Reshaping Of Pre-Service Teachers’ Experiences

“…Lines of understanding partnership were found to be intrinsic to the initiation, growth and development of the partnership. As Lemon & Weller (2015) reiterate, the understanding of how partnerships work is essential to its success, and this is shared in our reflections, for example: "when two parties enter into a union that is based on mutual respect and a sense of purpose that is intended to mutually benefit both parties" (Catherine). The belief presented here is that the bases of entering the union and the sense that underpins its purpose impact its potential outcomes.…”

“…School and university partnerships are transformative experiences for all key stakeholders. New ways of working are highlighted, especially from the perspective of higher education, and the extension of the traditional Work Integrated Learning (WIL) model attached to the professional skill development component during the study of a degree (Lemon & Weller, 2015;Orrell, 2004). For ITE, the utilisation of partnerships with schools and educational community institutions beyond professional experience offers much potential for innovative practices that engage all stakeholders -pre-service teachers, initial teacher educators, schools, teachers, students, and the education community.…”