Self-study of the craft of faculty team teaching in a non-traditional teacher education program
Date
2006
Authors
Samaras, Anastasia P.
Kayler, Mary A.
Rigsby, Leo C.
Weller, Karen L.
Wilcox, Dawn Renee
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Abstract
We share our self-study research of faculty building a successful collaborative culture and team teaching experience in a unique Master’s program for PK-12 practicing teachers. As part of selfstudy and reflective practice, this particular faculty team shared its collaborative experiences with teachers. This transparency impacted teachers’ perceptions of faculty and their own teaming experiences. To frame our work, we use the notion of learning zones (Samaras, 2002, 2004), adapted from Vygotsky's (1978) conception of zone of proximal development. A multi-vocal perspective on the processes of faculty professional development and program development is presented.
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Self-study, Collaboration, Professional development, Education
Citation
Samaras, A. P., Kayler, M.A., Rigsby, L.C., Weller, K. L., & Wilcox, D. R. (2006). Self-study of the craft of faculty team teaching in a non-traditional teacher education program. Studying Teacher Education, 2(1), 43 – 57.