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Baum, Angela C.; Korth, Byran B. – Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, 2013
A significant focus in the literature related to the preparation of early childhood teachers is the increasing emphasis on quality field-based experiences. Central to the effectiveness of these experiences is a cooperating teacher who is prepared with the necessary skills to provide prospective teachers with a powerful learning opportunity.…
Descriptors: Field Experience Programs, Cooperating Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs
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Duffield, Stacey – Teacher Development, 2006
Over the past 20 years, the Professional Development School (PDS) model has been proven to be a successful way to induct teacher candidates into the teaching profession. Induction has been recognized as a way to counteract attrition from a profession that loses as many as 50% of its teachers within five years of entry. Using the PDS model of…
Descriptors: Professional Development Schools, Cooperating Teachers, Beginning Teacher Induction, Best Practices