Using Field Experiences to Increase Teacher Candidates' Senses of Efficacy
Location
Walsh B
Proposal Track
Research Project
Session Format
Presentation
Abstract
This study presents the findings of the second year of a three year pilot study. This study uses qualitative methods including interview and observation alongside pre and post efficacy surveys to investigate how a unique field experience impacts teacher candidates' sense of efficacy. The findings indicate that the summer field experience, focusing on children in grades 2-6 who are performing below grade level in reading and who receive free/reduced lunch, allowed for an increase in efficacy for the teacher candidates.
Keywords
teacher education; case study; efficacy
Recommended Citation
Adams, Megan and Rodriguez, Sanjuana, "Using Field Experiences to Increase Teacher Candidates' Senses of Efficacy" (2017). Georgia Educational Research Association Conference. 57.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gera/2017/2017/57
Using Field Experiences to Increase Teacher Candidates' Senses of Efficacy
Walsh B
This study presents the findings of the second year of a three year pilot study. This study uses qualitative methods including interview and observation alongside pre and post efficacy surveys to investigate how a unique field experience impacts teacher candidates' sense of efficacy. The findings indicate that the summer field experience, focusing on children in grades 2-6 who are performing below grade level in reading and who receive free/reduced lunch, allowed for an increase in efficacy for the teacher candidates.
