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July 28, 2026Teaching and Teacher EducationOpen Access

Negotiating between practicum partnership spaces in ITE: experiences from Scotland

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HCHannah Grainger ClemsonLCLinda CraigEEEric Easton

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Survey finds communication and key practices affect initial teacher education experiences in Scotland, suggesting improvements for partnership models.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the effectiveness of practicum partnerships in Initial Teacher Education in Scotland.
  • Conducted a survey involving three universities and six local authorities.
  • Analyzed responses from ITE partnership actors to identify barriers in placement ecosystems.
  • Investigated communication of expectations and practices at macro, meso, and micro levels.
  • Identified common elements that hinder effective practicum experiences.
  • Revealed the importance of communication between universities, schools, and national agencies.
  • Highlighted the need for defined practices in negotiated educational spaces for novice teachers.

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Clemson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6850eb2845b684d16f0040https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2026.105753
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