The isolation of teachers is a well- documented phenomenon. The authors argue that an approach to counter this isolation is training teachers in colleagiali ty during the teacher preparation pro gram. Such training requires a program that accommodates and encourages dialogue among prospective teachers. The benefits of colleagial observation and interaction are described by Cope land and Jamgochian, and one example of how teacher educators are striving to foster colleagial relationships among students is presented.
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