Enhancing HBCU Teacher Education Experience Through Authentic University-School Partnerships

Authors

Valeisha Ellis, Spelman CollegeFollow
Patricia Jenkins, Albany State UniversityFollow
Tiffany D. Pogue, Albany State UniversityFollow

Abstract

This mixed-methods study sought to examine teacher education candidates’ practice-based field experiences and relationships with a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and an urban P-12 school. As informed by the Networked Improvement Community (NIC) and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) conceptual frameworks, the three phases of data collection indicated highly favorable results of desired objectives for an innovative, authentic field experience for local pre-service teacher candidates and P-12 partners. The study also evidences a positive effect on students’ achievement as a result of this field experience. Recommendations for future research, education preparation programs, and building partnerships with P-12 schools are discussed.

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Recommended Citation

Ellis, Valeisha; Jenkins, Patricia; and Pogue, Tiffany D. (2020) "Enhancing HBCU Teacher Education Experience Through Authentic University-School Partnerships," Georgia Educational Researcher: Vol. 17: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: 10.20429/ger.2020.170204
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/gerjournal/vol17/iss2/4