“This paper had nothing to do with writing”: Influences on two teacher candidates’ teaching of writing
Open Access
Author:
Morris, Karen Elizabeth
Graduate Program:
Curriculum and Instruction
Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy
Document Type:
Dissertation
Date of Defense:
June 15, 2020
Committee Members:
Anne Whitney, Dissertation Advisor/Co-Advisor Anne Whitney, Committee Chair/Co-Chair Amy C Crosson, Committee Member Rachel Marie Wolkenhauer, Committee Member Suresh Canagarajah, Outside Member Kimberly Anne Powell, Program Head/Chair
The following dissertation explores what influences teacher candidates when they teach writing in an independent unit during their student teaching practicum. The research is conducted using a cross-case analysis of two teacher candidates in a year-long student teaching internship. Data include interviews, journals, and class documents from the participants. Findings suggest that teacher candidates are influenced by how they identify as writers and teachers, but also by observing and responding to perceived students’ needs for current and future writing assignments.
