Making Sense of Our Pedagogical Commitments

Pre-service teachers and student teachers are introduced to various pedagogies as students and in-service educators. With so many choices and models, PSTs may feel overwhelmed. This presentation focuses on a literacy methods course through which pre-service teachers of English begin to navigate pedagogy, working to develop and sharpen their pedagogical commitments. The presenter will share how PSTs conceptualize pedagogy alongside particular texts, including their experiences as learners and field observers, and move to revise their pedagogies.