.... Originality/value Interest convergence within both social studies and core practices has not been well-studied, so we examined the role it played in the curricular and pedagogical decisions of pre-service teachers. Mathew Baker can be contacted at: mbaker@georgiasouthern.edu 27 09 2024 22 06...

... with the critical theory learned in the university. Originality/value Examine how a core practice is bolstering the practice-theory connection in teacher education. Strengthening the practice-theory connection implies action, and we assert that one potential solution to improve the marriage of practice...