ERIC Number: EJ1345213
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 23
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0887-8730
EISSN: EISSN-1838-8101
Exploring Differences in Teacher Preparation by Content Area: edTPA Scores and Subject Matter Expert Perspectives
Hover, Ashlee; Carter, Lando; Caukin, Nancy
Teacher Educator, v57 n2 p175-197 2022
A mixed-methods study was used to investigate edTPA performance differences between teacher candidates majoring in different content areas (K-12 art, music, and physical education; and 6-12 English, history, math, and science) and differences in their teacher preparation for the purpose of reflecting and improving. There were no statistically significant differences in edTPA score means (total, planning, instruction, and assessment) between 241 former candidates by content area. According to the required edTPA passing scores set by the state and university in this study, the number of candidates who passed edTPA out of the total number of candidates in each content area was reported. To further explore these findings, interviews with university subject matter experts (SMEs) were conducted and revealed program differences between content area majors--specialized coursework, field experiences, and edTPA practice activities. In light of these findings, potential implications for teacher preparation programs are discussed.
Descriptors: Performance Based Assessment, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Majors (Students), Scores, Art Education, Music Education, Physical Education, English Instruction, History Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction, Differences
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: edTPA (Teacher Performance Assessment)
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