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Debra Coffey – Journal of Invitational Theory and Practice, 2025
Invitational Education and literature circles elevated learning in this longitudinal qualitative study as undergraduate teacher candidates collaborated on digital projects. Multimodal instruction promoted innovative collaboration to lift learning and success to new levels in a university methods course. Through an intentionally inviting…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Theories, Educational Practices, Preservice Teachers
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Garrett Steede; Rebecca D. Swenson; Troy D. McKay – Journal of Human Sciences & Extension, 2022
The three-circle model of agricultural education focuses on the importance of in-class instruction, supervised agricultural experiences, and FFA involvement. The agricultural communications career pathway is available to students through agricultural communications supervised agricultural experiences (SAE) programs and career development events…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Classroom Environment, Lesson Plans, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Sharp, Laurie A.; Simmons, Michelle; Goode, Frank; Scott, Lawrence – SRATE Journal, 2019
Developing preservice special educators' understandings of curricular content knowledge in inclusive and self-contained settings is essential. The purpose of the present study was to better understand specific preparation practices teacher educators use to equip preservice special educators with curricular content knowledge. Using a survey…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Inclusion
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Reeves, Linda M.; Giles, Rebecca M.; Johnson, Todd – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2019
The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of initial special education experiences on elementary preservice teachers' knowledge and comfort level regarding students with disabilities. A total of 109 preservice teachers enrolled in a dual teacher certification program (general and special education) were surveyed before and after…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Special Education, Teacher Certification
Gottfried, Michael A.; Kirksey, J. Jacob – Policy Analysis for California Education, PACE, 2020
Students with learning disabilities are spending more time in general education classrooms than at any point in history, yet there remain concerns whether general education teachers are receiving adequate preparation to support these students. Considering the rapid adoption of new accountability measures of teacher preparation programs (TPPs),…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Inclusion, Teacher Competencies
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Sampson, Mary Beth; Linek, Wayne M.; Raine, I. Laverne; Szabo, Susan – Literacy Research and Instruction, 2013
This descriptive study employed mixed methods to explore preservice teachers' initial knowledge and subsequent use of explicitly taught reading comprehension strategies in primary grade classrooms during a year-long, field-based teacher preparation program. Self-Knowledge Rating Surveys, Strategy Multiple-Choice Tests, strategy logs, lesson plans,…
Descriptors: Prior Learning, Preservice Teachers, Courses, Field Experience Programs
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Helfrich, Sara R.; Bean, Rita M. – Reading Horizons, 2011
A descriptive study was employed to determine differences in knowledge of literacy instruction and perceived preparedness to teach literacy between two groups of teacher candidates enrolled in two different teacher preparation programs at one university. This study investigated which components--coursework, field experience, and…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Literacy Education, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Education Programs