Article
The Role of Peer Coaching in Teacher Education Programs
Teacher Education and Special Education
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1994
Disciplines
Abstract
Field-based experiences are essential to develop preservice teachers' effective instruction skills. However, it is difficult for many teacher education programs to provide frequent field observations. Peer coaches can enhance field-based experiences by observing and recording the performance of their peers, providing feedback on observed teaching behaviors, and helping preservice teachers correct errors and improve instruction. This article reviews six peer coaching studies and discusses factors that are important to consider when using peer coaches to supervise preservice teachers during field-based experiences.
Citation Information
Hudson, P., Miller, S., Salzberg, C. L., & Morgan, R. L. (1994). The role of peer coaching in teacher
education programs. Teacher Education and Special Education, 17(4), 224 – 234.