TITLE:
An Examination of Field Experiences as They Relate to InTASC Standards: A Retrospective Pilot Study for an Educator Preparation Provider
AUTHORS:
Elizabeth Block, Angelle Hebert, Leah Peterson, Alyson Theriot
KEYWORDS:
Teacher Education, Field Experiences, Clinical Practice, Accreditation Standards, Educator Preparation
JOURNAL NAME:
Creative Education,
Vol.10 No.7,
July
15,
2019
ABSTRACT: This paper outlines the efforts made by a teacher preparation program to examine the way field experiences are implemented and structured. A retrospective approach is taken to examine the educational preparation provider’s (EPP) current practices and structure field experiences with greater intentionality. A pilot study is designed for the teacher preparation program to align experiences to applicable InTASC standards and better define requirements. Throughout the paper, a strong emphasis is placed on field and clinical practice as an integral partofthe preparation of preservice teachers.