scholarly journals Student Teaching Practice in Two Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Liu
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Elementary Teacher ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs

A Rational and Manageable Value-Added Model for Teacher Preparation Programs

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 728-750 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael P. Brady ◽  
Katie Miller ◽  
Jazarae McCormick ◽  
Lawrence A. Heiser
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Value Added Model ◽  
K 12

Educators struggle with “value-added” teacher evaluation models based on high-stakes student assessments. Despite validity and reliability threats, these models evaluate university-based teacher preparation programs (TPPs), and play a role in state and professional accreditation. This study reports a more rational value-added evaluation model linking student performance to teacher candidates’ lessons during Practicum and Student Teaching. Results indicate that K-12 students showed learning gains on these lessons, with mixed findings on comparisons of part-time to full-time internships, academic and functional lessons, and candidates’ grade point averages (GPAs). Results indicated that teacher candidates’ lessons are a viable value-added model (VAM) alternative for TPPs.

Using Mobile Technology for Student Teaching Observations of Special Education Candidates

2015 ◽  
pp. 114-127
Author(s):  
Josh Harrower ◽  
Cathi Draper Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Pre Service Teacher

Student teacher supervision has been an important part of teacher preparation almost since the inception of teacher education programs. The goal of this type of supervision is to strengthen the skills of the pre-service teacher. Providing this type of observation can be difficult for teacher preparation programs and university faculty. Many factors, including large numbers of students in teacher education programs and student placements in remote schools, contribute to this. In order to make the most effective use of faculty and pre-service teacher time, other options for providing this support need to be explored. The rapidly developing field of mobile technology (e.g., iPads, iPhones, Smart Phones) can be used to facilitate student teaching observations. This chapter discusses how teacher preparation programs can implement candidate field supervision using video conferencing via mobile technology to increase the ability to conduct observations in schools and in a more efficient manner. It also explores the security of video conferencing applications and the issues related to using video conferencing in special education classrooms, where student confidentiality is heightened.

Using Mobile Technology for Student Teaching Observations of Special Education Candidates

2016 ◽  
pp. 726-739
Author(s):  
Josh Harrower ◽  
Cathi Draper Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Video Conferencing ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Pre Service Teacher

Student teacher supervision has been an important part of teacher preparation almost since the inception of teacher education programs. The goal of this type of supervision is to strengthen the skills of the pre-service teacher. Providing this type of observation can be difficult for teacher preparation programs and university faculty. Many factors, including large numbers of students in teacher education programs and student placements in remote schools, contribute to this. In order to make the most effective use of faculty and pre-service teacher time, other options for providing this support need to be explored. The rapidly developing field of mobile technology (e.g., iPads, iPhones, Smart Phones) can be used to facilitate student teaching observations. This chapter discusses how teacher preparation programs can implement candidate field supervision using video conferencing via mobile technology to increase the ability to conduct observations in schools and in a more efficient manner. It also explores the security of video conferencing applications and the issues related to using video conferencing in special education classrooms, where student confidentiality is heightened.

Are We Preparing or Training Teachers? Developing Professional Judgment in and Beyond Teacher Preparation Programs

2017 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roya Q. Scales ◽  
Thomas DeVere Wolsey ◽  
Susan Lenski ◽  
Linda Smetana ◽  
Karen K. Yoder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Novice Teachers ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Positioning Theory ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Professional Judgment ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Multiple Case

This three phase longitudinal multiple-case study, framed by positioning theory, investigated how four novice teachers learned to use professional judgment in their literacy instruction. Data sources from coursework, student teaching, and novice teaching were included. Interviews, observations, researchers’ observational notes, and school and classroom demographics were compiled and analyzed to create case reports. Findings indicated while they differed in their use of professional judgment as novice teachers, participants learned this skill in student teaching rather than in coursework, which caused us to question whether teacher preparation programs are preparing teachers to use professional judgment or training them for technical compliance.

Student Teaching Within Early Childhood Teacher Preparation Programs: An Examination of Key Features Across 2- and 4-Year Institutions

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (6) ◽  
pp. 821-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teressa C. Sumrall ◽  
Catherine Scott-Little ◽  
Karen M. La Paro ◽  
Robert C. Pianta ◽  
Margaret Burchinal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Early Childhood Teacher ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Key Features

scholarly journals Preservice Teachers’ Mentorship Experiences during Teaching Practice in a South African Teacher Preparation Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 140
Author(s):  
Thuthukile Jita ◽  
Paul Nwati Munje
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
South African ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Experimental Learning ◽  
Teachers Experiences

Mentor teachers are instrumental in teacher preparation programs during the teaching practice of preservice teachers that involves mentor-mentee relationships. This qualitative paper reports on the mentoring experiences of preservice teachers during eight weeks of teaching practice in 2020 using Gibbs’ experimental learning as a conceptual framework. Forty-five preservice teachers participated in a reflective exercise, sharing their stories through reflective essays guided by open-ended questions. A thematic approach was used in data analysis. Findings indicated that mentors’ experiences and personal characteristics, and abilities to create opportunities for growth influenced the preservice teachers’ experiences during teaching practice. The mentees’ perceptions toward mentor-mentee relationships also influenced their experience. Based on the findings, it is important to upskill mentors to equip them with professional and mentorship ethics to enable preservice teachers to acquire the requisite skills that will better prepare them as future professional teachers. The findings of this study can be useful in the process of developing professional development of mentors prior to teaching practice.

The PDSA Overhaul

2017 ◽  
pp. 87-105
Author(s):  
Joy N. Stapleton ◽  
Kristen C. Cuthrell ◽  
Christina M. Tschida ◽  
Elizabeth A. Fogarty
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Elementary Education ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Pdsa Cycle ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

This chapter describes how faculty in a large, rural teacher preparation program adopted a model for change built upon the tenets of improvement science and the PDSA cycle. Using PDSA in teacher preparation allows programs to pilot the innovations and test refinements quickly. Data are collected and analyzed as the innovations are implemented so changes can be made on an ongoing basis and the innovations can become increasingly effective. A case study surrounding critical reform areas for teacher preparation will be described to show how elementary education faculty moved through multiple PDSA cycles while reforming teacher candidate support in the year-long student teaching experience. The considerations, challenges, and opportunities for using the PDSA cycle in teacher preparation programs will also be presented. This case study can serve as a model for other teacher preparation programs looking to use disciplined inquiry to drive program improvement.

scholarly journals Preservice agriculture teachers’ perceived self-efficacy of specific SAE competencies

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-60
Author(s):  
Eric Rubenstein ◽  
James Scott
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Agriculture Teachers ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Supervised Agricultural Experience

With the implementation of the supervised agricultural experience (SAE) within school-based agricultural education (SBAE), hands-on learning has changed how students learn in the classroom. SAE programs, a key component of agricultural education, are an example of experiential learning within the SBAE model. The implementation of SAE experiences has been often viewed as difficult for many teachers, and many new agricultural educators struggle with implementing SAE into their classroom instruction. Therefore, this study sought to determine the self-efficacy of preservice agriculture teachers towards the American Association for Agricultural Education-Supervised Agricultural Experience (AAAE) SAE competencies. Results indicated that a majority of preservice teachers considered SAE an important aspect of the SBAE model. However, results indicated that few competencies showed significant differences between pre- and post-completion of the agricultural program, and gender differences did not indicate much significance in self-efficacy. Data indicates that teacher preparation programs have been successful in preparing students to develop, implement, and supervise SAE programs during student teaching. The researchers recommend that further research should examine additional agricultural teacher preparation programs and determine the self-efficacy of cooperating teachers in the classroom.

scholarly journals Voices from the Field

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy Bacharach ◽  
Teresa Washut Heck
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
School Partnerships ◽  
Traditional Student ◽  
University School Partnerships

Teacher preparation programs face continued scrutiny and to address these concerns it is imperative that teacher educators examine all aspects of their current preparation programs. The student teaching experience is a critical component in teacher preparation, and must undergo careful review. The SCSU co-teaching model provides a proven alternative to the traditional student teaching experience. This model not only strengthens university/school partnerships, but also has the ability to provide benefits for all stakeholders.

edTPA Local Evaluation

2018 ◽  
pp. 1673-1688
Author(s):  
John Louis Seelke ◽  
Kelly Mills
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
Student Teaching ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
National Board Certified ◽  
Performance Assessments ◽  
Mentor Teachers ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
First Year ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
National Board

Numerous teacher preparation programs now require teacher candidates to complete teacher performance assessments (TPA) to determine their readiness for the classroom. One of the newest assessments, edTPA, has been used by over 700 teacher preparation programs, with 12 states setting policy tying the successful completion of edTPA to teacher licensure. While edTPA is considered an educative tool for teacher candidates, it has also become a tool for teacher preparation programs to improve and change, as well as engage with their district partners on teacher practice. This chapter will describe one university's story of edTPA local evaluation, including its decisions to use local mentor teachers and local National Board Certified (NBC) teachers to assess the edTPA. It will reveal how bringing partners together through local evaluation can create a common language for teacher preparation, empower actors (mentors, supervisors) to share their voices with university faculty, and help bridge the gap between a pre-service candidate's student teaching year and the first year of induction.

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