Developing a 'clinical' model for teacher education

Journal article

This paper reports on the introduction of a 'clinical model' of teacher education at the University of Glasgow in 2011. The account is set against the backdrop of a review of major contemporary developments in teacher education. The common focus in this work is on such themes as the key function of the practicum, on 'teaching schools' and on the roles and responsibilities of the various players in teacher professional learning. The context for reform of teacher education in Scotland is descri...

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Authors: Conroy, J; Hulme, M; Menter, I

• Journal: Journal of Education for Teaching
• Volume: 39
• Issue: 5
• Pages: 557-573
• Publication date: 2013-12-01
• DOI: 10.1080/02607476.2013.836339
• EISSN: 1360-0540
• ISSN: 0260-7476
• Language: English
• Keywords: practicum; clinical model; teacher education research; teaching school