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RESEARCH ANALYSIS AND IMPLICATION
Direction: Analyze the following research abstract and cite its implication on teaching-
learning.
New literacies integration by student teacher/cooperating teacher dyads in elementary
schools: A collective case study Friedrich (2014)
Abstract in Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Situated (TPACK) and
collaborative inquiry, this collective case study examines new literacies integration by
student teacher/cooperating teacher (ST/CT) dyads supported by a coach in elementary
schools. The study took place at a large Midwestern public school district where many
STs from a large Midwestern public university complete their student teaching
experience. Through detailed vignettes of five ST/CT dyads, this study provides an
explicit view of varieties of dyad collaboration when a new literacy emphasis is included
in the student teaching semester. Research questions prompt the examination of dyad
new literacies integration through (a) enacting professional development in the
classroom, (b) planning lessons to involve children with new literacies, and (c) impacting
dyad collaboration. ST and CT detailed descriptions provide a valuable insight into
processes and effects of this integration focus. Lessons learned include collaborative
approaches to integration that work, teacher growth comes with empowerment and dyad
partners become learners together when adding a new literacy focus. An innovative
student teaching design arises to prepare teachers for 21st century classrooms.

Analysis:

How are new literacies integrated by student teachers and cooperating teachers in their
schools?

Implication

How did the results of the study on new literacies in a Midwestern public university
impact the student teaching design?

Life and Values Integration

Write your personal experience where you have exhibited functional literacy. What life
lessons and values have you realized and learned?