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Direct linkWilhelm, Anne Garrison; Wernick, Ann Marie; Young, Murphy K. – Action in Teacher Education, 2023
This narrative case study describes the use of improvement science methods to strengthen the effectiveness of field experiences for teacher candidates. As part of a networked improvement community, we sought to reduce variation in the quality of field experience by providing a cohesive network of high-quality coaching supports. Using design-based…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Educational Change, Teacher Supervision, Field Experience Programs
Download full textHobson, Lisa D.; Harris, Deborah; Buckner-Manley, Kimberley; Smith, Patricia – Educational Foundations, 2012
Teacher preparation programs across the country have faced criticisms regarding the quality of their programs. Additionally, these programs now compete with non-traditional programs when their graduates seek positions in public schools. As a result of many conversations as well as audits of the degree program at institutions in the state of Texas,…
Descriptors: Student Teaching, Teaching Experience, Novices, Mentors
Peer reviewedHouston, W. Robert; Williamson, James L. – Teacher Education and Practice, 1993
This study compared elementary teachers' perceptions of their teaching assignments and preparation for teaching with student teachers' responses. Teachers were less enthusiastic, appreciated academic courses more, rated the impact of preparation programs higher, and cited inadequate preparation in handling classroom management and behavior…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Beginning Teachers, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education
Noland, James R.; Rand, E.W. – 1968
The major objective of this training institute was "to help critique the student teachers from the Houston, Texas, area develop knowledge and understanding of desegregation and its relationship to the teacher-learning situation in elementary and secondary schools". A further objective was to provide a cadre of new professional teachers…
Descriptors: Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers
Macy Research Associates, Wills Point, TX. – 1996
The Texas Centers for Professional Development and Technology (CPDT) study gathered evaluative data about the progress and contribution of the centers toward their goal of systematic change in teacher preparation and student learning during four years of funding (1992-93 through 1995-96). The 21 centers in the sample included 35 universities, 15…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development
Gratz, Elizabeth W. – 1986
In the 1980s, the passage of two laws--Chapter 75 of the Texas Education Code (providing for a well-balanced curriculum) and Texas Senate bill 50 (mandating teacher testing prior to certification)--has led to many changes in elementary and early childhood education as well as teacher education in Texas. In teacher education programs, course…
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education
