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Publication Date: 2012
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Offering Preservice Teachers Field Experiences in K-12 Online Learning: A National Survey of Teacher Education Programs
Kennedy, Kathryn; Archambault, Leanna
Journal of Teacher Education, v63 n3 p185-200 May-Jun 2012
Enrollment in K-12 online learning is growing at an exponential rate throughout the United States. Currently, all 50 states offer K-12 online learning opportunities. Some states such as Michigan, Alabama, New Mexico, and Idaho have passed legislative measures requiring K-12 students to complete at least one online learning experience by the time they graduate high school. Because of this growth, 21st century educators need to be prepared to teach online. This study shares the results of a national survey targeting teacher education programs' efforts to help prepare preservice teachers for K-12 online learning. Data show that only 1.3% of responding teacher education programs are addressing this need via field experiences in virtual schools. Implications for policy and practice in the field of teacher education are examined. (Contains 5 tables and 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Online Courses, Field Experience Programs, Educational Technology, Computer Uses in Education, State Legislation, National Surveys, Computer Literacy, Virtual Classrooms
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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