Dissertation Defense Schedule
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Sharing original dissertation research is a principle to which the University of Delaware is deeply committed. It is the single most important assignment our graduate students undertake and upon completion is met with great pride.
We invite you to celebrate this milestone by attending their dissertation defense. Please review the upcoming dissertation defense schedule below and join us!
PROGRAM | Education
Learning to Teach: Examining the Benefits and Challenges of Co-teaching during Student Teaching
By: Stephanie Kotch-Jester Chair: Carol Vukelich Co-Chair: Kathryn Scantlebury
ABSTRACT
Decades ago, the educational reform movement initiated discussions about teacher preparation. Several findings concurred that teaching programs failed to prepare teacher candidates for the realities of the classroom by not providing ample time or experience in the classroom (Bullough, 1990; Guyton & McIntyre, 1990; Griffin, 1989; Lanier & Little, 1986). Many teacher education programs also fail to support inquiry-oriented teaching and reflection (Howey & Zimpher, 1989). Today, researchers continue to question the traditional methods of teacher preparation, including the lack of preparation to teach in collaborative settings (Parker, Allen, McHatton & Rosa, 2010; Dieker & Murawski, 2003; Fennick & Liddy, 2001). My research explores the implementation of coteaching within national and international contexts as well as examining a self-designed coteaching model within an elementary student teaching experience. Teacher candidates’ and cooperating teachers’ perceptions of the coteaching experiences are captured through focus group interviews and individual interviews. The results of these findings are aimed at improving the University of Delaware Elementary Teacher Education program’s student teaching experience.
The Process
Step-by-Step
Visit our “Step-by-Step Graduation Guide” to take you through the graduation process.From formatting your Dissertation to Doctoral Hooding procedures.
Dissertation Manual
Wondering how to set up the format for your paper. Refer to the “UD Thesis/Dissertation Manual” for formatting requirements and more.
Defense Submission Form
This form must be completed two weeks in advance of a dissertation defense to meet the University of Delaware Graduate and Professional Education’s requirements.
