Hollingsworth reports the design, im plementation, and outcomes of a combi nation methods course and field experi ence for preservice reading teachers. The program was created to involve cooperating teachers in a collaborative manner, to assist elementary children with reading problems, and to increase both cooperating and student teachers' knowledge of reading instruction. Re sults indicated that the design facilitated knowledge growth for all three groups. Implications for teacher education are discussed.
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