Moving from the Periphery to Practitioner: Investigating the Development of a Community of Practice within a Year-Long Clinical Experience
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| Title: | Moving from the Periphery to Practitioner: Investigating the Development of a Community of Practice within a Year-Long Clinical Experience |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | S. Michael Putman (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Teacher Education. 2026 77(1):41-54. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Communities of Practice, College School Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Student Attitudes, Preservice Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary School Teachers, Internship Programs, Field Experience Programs, Teaching Experience, Public Colleges, Preservice Teacher Education |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00224871251321898 |
| ISSN: | 0022-4871 1552-7816 |
| Abstract: | This research reports on a 3-year project involving the implementation of an intentionally designed year-long clinical experience delivered within a school-university partnership. Research questions focused on the extent the organizational facets of the experience contributed to the development of a community of practice (CoP) and how candidates' perceptions of their preparation were associated with components of the CoP. Findings demonstrated the importance of candidates building foundational relationships with school personnel and peers and the impact of supported, authentic practice. Implications are discussed as related considerations to deepen partnerships and provide clinical experiences with structured opportunities for relationship building and examinations of practice. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1493023 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This research reports on a 3-year project involving the implementation of an intentionally designed year-long clinical experience delivered within a school-university partnership. Research questions focused on the extent the organizational facets of the experience contributed to the development of a community of practice (CoP) and how candidates' perceptions of their preparation were associated with components of the CoP. Findings demonstrated the importance of candidates building foundational relationships with school personnel and peers and the impact of supported, authentic practice. Implications are discussed as related considerations to deepen partnerships and provide clinical experiences with structured opportunities for relationship building and examinations of practice. |
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| ISSN: | 0022-4871 1552-7816 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/00224871251321898 |
