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    612-822-4611

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Redesigning Teacher Education Through Partnerships, Reflection, and Practice

Redesigning Teacher Education Through Partnerships, Reflection, and Practice

Cassidy, Kimberly Dianne

Hardcover

General EducationTeaching Instruction

Publisher Price: $160.00

ISBN10: 1668443694
ISBN13: 9781668443699
Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Published: May 14 2026
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.84
Height: 0.81 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Diversity is on the rise in classrooms across the United States. However, there's a significant gap in preparing rural Appalachian pre-service teachers to meet the challenges of this changing landscape. These educators face a lack of training opportunities in diverse environments due to the limitations of their geographical location and available resources. As a result, they may enter the education field without the necessary cultural competence to effectively engage with a diverse student body. This disparity in experience and understanding can lead to unequal educational outcomes for students and hinder the development of inclusive learning environments. Redesigning Teacher Education Through Partnerships, Reflection, and Practice provides a comprehensive solution to this challenging issue. It offers a detailed account of how a small Midwest university, in collaboration with the local community, addressed the problem by creating a symbiotic relationship that enriches the educational experiences of both pre-service teachers and students. This groundbreaking partnership not only expands the pre-service teachers' understanding of diversity but also enhances the academic and social-emotional support provided to pre-k-12 students at the center. The book takes readers on a journey through the experiment's development, implementation, and impact. Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative data, it provides insights into the impact of this diversity-focused initiative. With chapters addressing topics ranging from demographics to pandemic complications, curriculum design, and the roles of pre-service teachers, this book serves as a practical guide for educators, administrators, and community members looking to replicate and adapt this innovative model. Redesigning Teacher Education Through Partnerships, Reflection, and Practice is a crucial roadmap for creating more culturally competent teachers and fostering inclusive classrooms in a world of increasing diversity.

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