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Student Teaching During a Pandemic: Lessons from the Field

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research study was to examine preservice teachers’ experiences while student teaching in a preschool or childcare setting during COVID-19. Twelve student teachers were surveyed regarding their perceptions of the unique challenges they faced during their field experiences at a teacher education program in southwest Ohio. The study focuses on a resiliency perspective and the importance of selfperception theory in preservice teachers’ ability to overcome challenging situations. The results of the data indicated that the student teachers faced a variety of challenges while student teaching, but the pandemic did not significantly change their views on choosing teaching as a profession. While it is unclear when the pandemic will end, teacher education programs will need to explore innovative ways to ensure that students will have worthwhile field experiences that will prepare them for a changing world.

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