Despite evidence that play supports learning and development across a range of domains in early childhood, play time has been decreasing for many young children in recent years. Early care and education (ECE) teachers are in a unique position to promote developmentally appropriate play as a way to help young children learn, and ECE teachers'…

This alternating treatment design single case study investigated the effects of email-based performance feedback (PF) and immersive video within virtual reality (IVVR) on two preservice teachers' use of behavior-specific praise (BSP). Both participants demonstrated increased BSP rates following both intervention conditions. Findings suggest that…

Teachers' skills in the learning and teaching process both offline and online are crucial to creating an effective learning environment, and one such skill is classroom management. Aiming to investigate the factors that influence teacher skills in classroom management, this study involved 363 elementary school teachers in a quantitative survey.…

The problem of practice under review was that novice teachers struggle with classroom management because they do not have the skills to intentionally build positive relationships with students; and therefore, a significant need for professional development exists. The purpose of this action research study was two-fold. Firstly, this study aimed to…

Research suggests that beginner teachers face challenges when transitioning from pre-service to in-service teaching. Both international and local research found that transitioning from preservice to newly qualified teachers can be problematic. This study explores the learning experiences of beginner foundation phase Grade R teachers. The study…

Student teachers (N = 22) in a New York State Graduate School of Education pre-service teacher preparation program reported feeling ineffective in using classroom management (CM) skills and strategies. Using an Improvement Science approach and Bandura's work on self-efficacy, this mixed methods research project examined whether providing…

The expansion of heritage language education in the U.S. is contingent upon the improvement of heritage language teachers' knowledge and abilities in the classroom, as well as the adoption of the most effective methods for instructing heritage language learners. In order to accomplish the aforementioned goal, it is imperative to identify a set of…

The teachers' skills to manage a class are an effort to attain students' competence in learning participation. This research aims at analyzing the teachers' skills to manage a classroom and describing their implementation in the learning process. It employs qualitative research method by using interview, observation, and questionnaire techniques…

There is ample research on programs and pathways to support novice teachers entering the field but minimal research on transitioning from novice to expert teacher. The problem addressed in the research is that there is no framework for understanding how teachers become experts. This study's purpose is to understand how teachers perceive the…

This study attempted to understand the school principal's perception about the characteristics, attitudes and behaviors of teachers who may be operating on the fringes of proficient performance. In addition, this study attempted to understand if the demographics of the school principal and the school could play a role in the type of…

This study depicts the narrative of Noelle, a 22-year-old student teacher from a state university in a large Southeastern U.S. community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. During Noelle's student teaching experience in the Fall 2020 semester, educators and students were returning to formal teaching and learning in a variety of face-to-face, virtual,…

Curriculum literacy includes the concepts of curriculum and literacy in one concept. Pedagogical knowledge is a classroom management competence and skill related to teaching and learning process. The aim of this study was to examine preservice teachers' curriculum literacy levels and their pedagogical knowledge and skills. This research sample, a…

This study retrospectively examines teaching practice within Israeli teacher education programs. A pilot study investigates the implementation of a novel teacher education program in Israeli academia, with a focus on the freedom it grants to institutions. This program emerged during the COVID-19 crisis when e-learning dominated. The study assesses…

Educators are tasked with providing personalized, engaging, and equitable learning experiences. This Spotlight delves into strategies to empower teachers and equip them with the tools to foster student success, including competency-based learning, equitable tech access, and productive failure. Discover how professional development can enhance…

The objective of this paper is to explore the professional development needs of novice lecturers in three selected Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in South Africa as they transition from different industries into the higher education sector. The methodology of collecting data was individual face-to-face interviews. The…