This presentation will examine research on teacher preparation in university settings. Teacher educators have a dual responsibility to model good scholarship and good teaching. They are an essential conduit for transferring new knowledge to the next generation of teachers by explicitly making connections between research and their practice, regardless of whether they are primarily producers or consumers of research. Further, opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills from coursework through field work (e.g., practicum, tutoring, internships) are a critical component of teacher preparation. The talk and associated discussion will examine alignment between research, coursework, and field experiences for pre-service teachers.

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Dr. Addie McConomy will be presenting. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Special Education in the School of Teacher Education. Her role focuses on preparing the next generation of teachers through research-based teaching, course development, and building relationships with current teachers who partner with the university to provide field experiences for pre-service teachers. She earned a bachelor's degree in special education from the University of South Florida and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Florida State University. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and taught special education in a high school setting for 9 years.