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Extended services in schools: developing resources to prepare student teachers for a rapidly changing working environment

Griffiths, S. and Smith, A. (2011) Extended services in schools: developing resources to prepare student teachers for a rapidly changing working environment. Support for Learning. 26(1), pp. 13-16. 1467-9604.

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Abstract: The role of schools in providing extended services to their communities continues to undergo change and development. This has raised issues regarding the training of student teachers who are increasingly likely to take up appointments in schools offering extended services. This research project investigated the development of resources to prepare student teachers for a changing working environment. The project used a case study approach to gather data from primary and secondary schools providing extended services. From these case studies training materials were developed and trialled with focus groups of students in initial teacher training. Findings demonstrate the importance for tutors in initial teacher education to have access to authentic school-focused materials to assist them in equipping students for the realities of school life
Uncontrolled Keywords: Extended services, case studies, community, teacher training
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers and administrators
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC215 Community and the school
Creators: Griffiths, Sue and Smith, Andrew
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research
Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date: 7 February 2011
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 13-16
Journal or Publication Title: Support for Learning
Volume: 26
Number: 1
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9604.2010.01470.x
ISSN: 1467-9604
Status: Published / Disseminated
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/3427

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