READY TO TEACH: SPECIAL EDUCATION PRE-SERVICE TEACHER PRESPECTIVES ON TEACHER PREPARATION
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Qualitative researchAbstract
In this qualitative research project, pre-service teacher perspectives on the clinical experiences and coursework required for teacher preparation in special education were examined. The goal of this study was to provide data on specific areas where teacher educators can provide more support and better prepare pre-service teachers for the classroom. This particular study focuses on the educational experiences of pre-service teachers and their perspectives on teacher readiness. The pre-service teacher perspectives are limited to a particular special education teacher preparation educational community; however, the clinical experiences portion of the fieldwork hails from a variety of educational settings. The data collection consisted of pre-service teacher interviews during clinical experiences. The findings of this study revealed the value placed on quality mentors, practical experiences, and application in the clinical setting.
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