Supervisor Perceptions of Student Teachers’ Experiences in United States Department of Defense Schools in Germany

Authors

  • Nicholas P. Elam Department of Educational Leadership, Ball State University, Teachers College Room 903, Muncie, IN, USA 47306
  • Rachel L. Geesa Department of Educational Leadership, Ball State University, Teachers College Room 903, Muncie, IN, USA 47306
  • Abigail D. Teeters Department of Educational Leadership, Ball State University, Teachers College Room 903, Muncie, IN, USA 47306
  • Thalia M. Mulvihill Department of Educational Leadership, Ball State University, Teachers College Room 903, Muncie, IN, USA 47306
  • Haile Ritchie Department of Educational Leadership, Ball State University, Teachers College Room 903, Muncie, IN, USA 47306
  • Ellie Clark Department of Educational Leadership, Ball State University, Teachers College Room 903, Muncie, IN, USA 47306
  • Makayla L. Ceresa Department of Educational Leadership, Ball State University, Teachers College Room 903, Muncie, IN, USA 47306

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v8i3p213

Keywords:

Student Teaching, Study Abroad, University Supervisor

Abstract

 In this qualitative study, we explored university supervisors’ perceptions of student teachers’ experiences in a study abroad program in United States Department of Defense Schools in Germany. We identified six emergent themes as university supervisors: (a) identify characteristics among student teachers who have been successful in the program, (b) identify advantages for student teachers who participate in the program, (c) believe positive relationships are critically important, (d) believe university supports are critical for student teacher success, (e) compare their supervisor responsibilities with those in traditional student teaching programs, and (f) note opportunities for the program to better serve student teachers.

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18.10.2021

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Elam, N. P., Geesa , R. L., Teeters, A. D., Mulvihill, T. M., Ritchie, H., Clark, E., & Ceresa, M. L. (2021). Supervisor Perceptions of Student Teachers’ Experiences in United States Department of Defense Schools in Germany. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 8(3), 213-228. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v8i3p213

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