The development of university-school partnerships is an important issue in teacher education policy and practice. However, the nature and value of university-school partnerships is not well understood. The development of university-school partnerships has positive impacts for both universities and schools. Through partnership, schools can gain new ideas and knowledge, while universities can get renewal from the access to school practices. In the long run, teacher quality can be improved in the process of partnership development. To enhance teacher quality, universities and schools need to establish partnerships, reinforce collaboration, and invest in teachers’ professional development. This paper focuses on the development of university-school partnerships and proposes implications for both teacher education and school practices that can enhance the quality of teachers. First, it described the origins, the concepts, and the types of university-school partnerships. Then, the developmental process of university-school partnerships was analyzed. Further, it examined the benefits and problems of university-school partnerships. Finally, some implications for developing university-school partnerships were discussed.
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The Development of University-School Partnerships:A Literature Review
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