Developing Preservice Problem-Solving Skills through Case Studies provides learning experiences for preservice teachers which cause them to reflect, consider, and apply what they have learned in their coursework. Pitton places our students in classrooms with teachers as they face challenges that clearly reflect the learning diversity of today’s classrooms. She provides necessary formats and templates to guide students in effectively ... Read morefacilitating case study discussions in their courses. In addition, Pitton provides education faculty with course topics linked to each chapter’s case study. This book brings today's challenges for teaching into education courses and provides opportunities for preservice teachers to build both confidence and competence through thought-provoking and authentic case studies.
Diane Heacox, associate professor of education, University of St. Catherine; author of Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom Developing Preservice Problem-Solving Skills through Case Studies provides preservice teachers a much-needed glimpse into the student teaching experience. Pitton artfully crafts the cases in such a way as to clearly delineate the challenges and complexities of each scenario; she truly poses a dilemma, representing multiple perspectives and considerations and encouraging the reader to reflect on how to best handle the situation. The reality-based stories prompt preservice teachers to translate theory into practice, and the focus and discussion questions require students to think critically about the art and science of teaching. This text has been instrumental in preparing my methods students for their student teaching semester and beyond!
Amy Vizenor, visiting professor, Gustavus Adolphus College This casebook for use in teacher education courses presents first-person case studies on classroom issues. In addition to cases, the book also includes a structure, guidelines, and assessment rubric for developing questions and facilitating classroom discussions about the cases among preservice teachers using the book. The cases, set in grades K-12, begin with focus questions, and address areas such as classroom management, inclusion, respect, group work, and parents as partners. Pitton is professor of education at Gustavus Adolphus College.
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