Contexts for Teacher Education: An Australian Alternative.
Overview & Synopsis
Surveyed and interviewed Australian preservice home economics teachers who volunteered to teach food preparation skills to disadvantaged youth in detention centers. Results indicated that preservice teachers considered the detention center context a worthwhile site for further developing existing teacher competencies, providing them with opportunities to develop organizational and planning skills, knowledge of learners, and knowledge of broader educational contexts. (SM)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Contexts for Teacher Education: An Australian Alternative. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Brooker, Ross, Service, Melinda |
| Subject & Discipline | Context Effect, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Secondary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1999 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-240348 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |