Impact through a Culture of Belonging: Creating a Symbiotic Relationship between Teacher Candidates, Universities and Schools: George Mason University and Centreville Elementary School PDS Partnership
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| Title: | Impact through a Culture of Belonging: Creating a Symbiotic Relationship between Teacher Candidates, Universities and Schools: George Mason University and Centreville Elementary School PDS Partnership |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Charlene T. O'Brien (ORCID |
| Source: | PDS Partners: Bridging Research to Practice. 2025 20(1):39-45. |
| Availability: | Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education Elementary Education |
| Descriptors: | Partnerships in Education, College School Cooperation, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Universities, Elementary Schools, Professional Development Schools |
| Geographic Terms: | Virginia |
| DOI: | 10.1108/PDSP-09-2024-0018 |
| ISSN: | 2833-2040 2833-2059 |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This article presents a professional development partnership which has grown together through collaboration resulting in increased capacity to engage mentor teachers (MTs), nurture teacher candidates (TCs), partner in university coursework and professional development, innovate teacher preparation practices and place new teachers with a strong sense of autonomy into surrounding school districts. Design/methodology/approach: This is a descriptive paper of a Professional Development Schools (PDS) partnership. Findings: This paper describes characteristics of a PDS partnership. Originality/value: This paper describes the characteristics and activities of a PDS partnership that was a recipient of the 2024 NASUP Exemplary PDS Partnership Award. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1470826 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Purpose: This article presents a professional development partnership which has grown together through collaboration resulting in increased capacity to engage mentor teachers (MTs), nurture teacher candidates (TCs), partner in university coursework and professional development, innovate teacher preparation practices and place new teachers with a strong sense of autonomy into surrounding school districts. Design/methodology/approach: This is a descriptive paper of a Professional Development Schools (PDS) partnership. Findings: This paper describes characteristics of a PDS partnership. Originality/value: This paper describes the characteristics and activities of a PDS partnership that was a recipient of the 2024 NASUP Exemplary PDS Partnership Award. |
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| ISSN: | 2833-2040 2833-2059 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/PDSP-09-2024-0018 |
