Critical Thinking in Teacher Education: Learning to Teach in Practical Settings

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Author(s): Katie Peterson-Hernandez (Texas State University, USA)and Steven S. Fletcher (St. Edward's University, USA)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 18
Source title: Handbook of Research on Critical Thinking Strategies in Pre-Service Learning Environments
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Gina J. Mariano (Troy University, USA)and Fred J. Figliano (Troy University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7823-9.ch001

Keywords: Business & Management / Information Science Reference / Professional Development / Teacher Education

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This chapter documents the development of critical thinking skills in preservice teachers as they engaged in practicum settings in a teacher education program. Qualitative data helps illustrate the shifts in thinking that correlated with particular experiences in the program. Data is used to illustrate strategies that teacher preparation programs might draw on to help teacher education students develop critical thinking skills related to pedagogies and practices. The authors conclude by theorizing a relationship between the structure and strategies employed within a literacy methods course and the expansion of preservice teachers understanding of literacy, teaching, and learning.

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