The book "Practical Phases in Teacher Education in the Focus of Educational Research" offers a comprehensive analysis of the practical phases in teacher education and their significance for educational research. It brings together the expertise of renowned scholars who are deeply engaged with the challenges and opportunities of teacher education. The authors, including Dr. Ina Biederbeck, Prof. Dr. Timo Ehmke, and Prof. Dr. Michaela Gläser-Zikuda, share their diverse experiences from research and teaching to illuminate the networking of various stakeholders in teacher education. The book addresses the higher education didactic implications arising from the practical phases and provides valuable insights into empirical educational research. It is aimed at students, educators, and researchers who are involved with teacher education and the associated challenges.