The student teaching experience from the perspective of the cooperating teacher

What is it about?

The student teaching experience is the capstone project for students majoring in education. This study examined the perspectives of four veteran music teachers on their roles as cooperating teachers. Themes such as the motivation to serve in this role, the relationships they have with the student teachers, and the mentoring strategies they employ are discussed.

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Why is it important?

The cooperating or mentor teacher in the field of education is a significant person in the life of a preservice teacher. Often, this person has a formative influence on how a person approaches teaching in successive years. This study investigates this important dynamic, particularly as it appears in the field of music education.