Community-based field experiences in teacher education: possibilities for a pedagogical third space
Abstract
The present article discusses the importance of community-based field experiences as a feature of teacher education programs. Through a qualitative case study, prospective teachers’ work with homeless youth in an after-school initiative is presented. Framing community-based field experiences in teacher education through “third space” theory, the article discusses the value that such experiences have for prospective teachers’ learning. The goals of the article align with the commitment to preparing a future teaching force for the diverse educational settings that they will encounter in the twenty-first century.
Reference
Hallman, H. L. (2012). Community-based field experiences in teacher education: possibilities for a pedagogical third space. Teaching Education, 23(3), 241-263.
Journal
Teaching Education
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
no
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
Geographic Setting
Institutional Context
Certification Level
Programatic Focus
- English
- Literacy Education
Research Location Context
- Community-based organization (CBOs)
- University
Preservice Participants
- Undergraduates (university based program)
Preservice Sample Size
4
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
- Audio recordings
- fieldnotes
- Focus group interviews
- Reflective journals
Data Analysis Tools
- Case study analysis
- Deductive analysis
- Inductive analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
Researcher Positionality
- inside (staying their own students)
- Inside (studying their own programs)
Research Questions
Hallman does not explicitly state the research questions. However, the purpose of the study was to investigate how four prospective
English teachers conceptualized their work in a community-based field site - an organization called Family Partnership day center for homeless families (considered an alternative field placement).
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Combination