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Enhance and Extend Preservice Special Educators' Learning with Curricular Content Knowledge
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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
Preparing Teachers to Educate Students with Learning Disabilities
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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
The Influence of Prior Knowledge, University Coursework, and Field Experience on Primary Preservice Teachers' Use of Reading Comprehension Strategies in a Year-Long, Field-Based Teacher Education Program
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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
What Matters: Preparing Teachers of Reading
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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
Beginning Teachers Reflect on Their Experiences Being Prepared to Teach Literacy
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Helfrich, Sara R.; Bean, Rita M. – Teacher Education and Practice, 2011
A descriptive study was employed to investigate beginning teachers' experiences with reading instruction in their teacher preparation programs and to determine what areas of need have emerged now that they are practicing teachers. Data collection instruments included a reflective survey and telephone interviews. Beginning teachers perceived…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Beginning Teachers, Reading Instruction, Teaching Methods
Issues That Affect the Development of a Field Instruction Curriculum.
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Sheafor, Bradford W.; Jenkins, Lowell E. – Journal of Education for Social Work, 1981
Factors examined that influence field experience curricula include: the profession itself, institution, region, and students; the teaching/learning process; and three approaches to field instruction in social work education (apprenticeship, academic, and articulated methods). Costs, the field placement agency, and educational outcomes are…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Articulation (Education), College Curriculum, Courses