Online Resources for Teacher Education Early Field Experience Courses: A Case Study

Marilyn J. Staffo
Debra Baird
Estelle Ryan Clavelli
Myrtes Dunn Green
Stillman College

Abstract

The development and use of online resources for early field-based teacher education experiences can offer many challenges. This case study outlines the three-year period of development and implementation of online resources for two such courses, one for freshmen and one for sophomores.


About the Author(s)...

Dr. Marilyn J. Staffo, Assistant Professor of Education at Stillman College, teaches instructional technology and field experience courses, supervises the Teacher Education Center, and works in the library's media area. Her research interests include instructional technology decision-making, integrating technology into teacher education programs, community involvement, African-American males and schooling, and the use of computer reading motivation programs. She can be contacted by e-mail at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr. Debra Baird, Professor and Chairperson of Education at Stillman College, teaches field experience, curriculum, and methods courses. Her research interests are Latin American schooling, international schooling, African-American males and schooling, and brain and learning research. She can be contacted by e-mail at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Dr. Estelle Ryan Clavelli, an Assistant Professor of Education at Stillman College, teaches field experience and methods courses. Her research interests include curriculum and instruction, professional development, cultural studies, and second language acquisition/English as a Second Language. She can be contacted by e-mail at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr. Myrtes Dunn Green, Dean of Education at Stillman College, teaches the exceptional education course. Her research interests include diversity and service learning. She can be contacted by e-mail at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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