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The Role Of Literature In Science: How The Science Of Teaching Reading Has Changed Children’S Literature In Preservice Teacher Coursework, Emily Holtz, Stephanie Moody

Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence

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The Science of Teaching Reading (STR) has received increasing attention as states continue to pass educational policy initiatives grounded in STR research. One major change resulting from STR policies is the heavy focus on the systematic instruction of phonics. Texas in particular has seen sweeping changes to their preservice teacher (PST) certification requirements, resulting in teacher education programs (TEPs) having to adjust their literacy preparation coursework in response to these changes. This shift leaves questions surrounding the potential displacement of other literacy practices in TEPs, such as the use of children’s …

Applying Relational Pedagogy In Teacher Education: Using The Case Method To Analyze Controversial Issues, Chloe Bolyard, Amber K. Howard, Stacie Finley

Journal of Educational Controversy

The case method in teacher preparation allows teacher candidates to analyze real-life scenarios by applying theoretical ideas (e.g., relational pedagogy and equity literacy) to professional practice. Researchers have found that the case method deepens critical thinking abilities and problem-solving skills. Further, analyzing cases enables teacher candidates to consider multiple perspectives, to practice seeing the complexity of classroom and school conditions, and to evaluate various responses to controversial issues happening in schools. In this conceptual piece, we detail the following: 1) a brief overview of the uses of and research on the impact of the case method in teacher preparation on …