A teacher educator developed contexts in which White, middle class prospective teachers told each other teaching stories during weekly seminars. The goal was to consider alternative ways of thinking about and behaving toward diverse students. The experience enhanced participants' understanding of themselves and the strengths and limitations of…

Examined preservice teachers' perspectives on learning to plan within a Vygotskian-designed, reflective program. Participants made curriculum decisions and revisions and reflected on technical and conceptual aspects of teaching discussed in methods courses. Case studies of participants' self-reports indicated concerns for individualized learning…