Urban Field Experiences and Preparing Teacher Candidates to Understand Diversity and Social Justice through University School Community Professional Development Partnership (USCPDP)

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Preservice Teachers; Secondary School Teachers; Diversity; Teaching Methods; Clinical Experience; Professional Development Schools; College School Cooperation; High Schools; Community Schools; Social Justice; Teacher Education; Teacher Education Programs; Attitude Change; Reflection; Critical Thinking; Teacher Role

In this article the author shares the findings of an exploratory study of secondary teacher candidates and their clinical educators after the candidates participated in a course on diversity and equity that included clinical experiences in a local community-focused high school. Findings indicate that candidates reported developing their knowledge and skills related to equity-based teaching as a result of the combined course experience and clinical experience.

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2022

EJ1353711