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The Behavior Management Dilemma With Student Teachers: A Practical Perspective From The Field, Robert Wolfersberger
The Behavior Management Dilemma With Student Teachers: A Practical Perspective From The Field, Robert Wolfersberger
The Advocate
A significant contributor to student misbehavior is unskilled teacher behaviors. This article identifies some of these counterproductive teaching behaviors that unintentionally create a learning environment vulnerable to student misbehavior. Student teachers are in the process of developing their skills and if they are not equipped with a functional behavior management plan and the accompanying application skills, their students may become victims of inappropriate consequences. Skill in managing student behavior is an essential teacher tool. The author recommends a practical approach to behavior management for student teachers that gives proper focus and emphasis to this important and sensitive subject.
Asian-American Students And Academic Achievement Motivation, Anh Tran
Asian-American Students And Academic Achievement Motivation, Anh Tran
The Advocate
This article proposes a unified perspective on academic achievement motivation among Asian-American high achievers. It is contended that an integration of the achievement goal construct and the factors of ethnic identity is needed to provide an adequate answer to the question of how to motivate Asian-American students and hopefully other minority students in learning.
How Pre-Service Teachers' Beliefs And Assumptions About Diverse Students Change Through Their Reflections On A Study-Buddy Program, Deborah Sardo Brown, Fanni Liu Coward
How Pre-Service Teachers' Beliefs And Assumptions About Diverse Students Change Through Their Reflections On A Study-Buddy Program, Deborah Sardo Brown, Fanni Liu Coward
The Advocate
Fifth-three pre-service teachers participated in a study-buddy program and wrote reflective journal entries and a field experience paper in which they analyzed their study-buddy's learning dilemmas and proposed possible solutions. The pre-service teachers' writings were then analyzed for assumptions they made about their study-buddy. The results of the study documented the nature of pre-service teachers' assumptions about the diverse students they tutored and how these assumptions changed over time. In addition, this study illustrated how reflective assignments, in conjunction with participation in a study-buddy program, can serve to facilitate change in pre-service teachers' preconceived notions about diverse students.
My Quiz Is Better Or It Takes A Semester To Build A Quiz, Freddie Bowles
My Quiz Is Better Or It Takes A Semester To Build A Quiz, Freddie Bowles
The Advocate
Introduction: Learning by doing appeals to many teachers and students who enjoy the practical application of new knowledge. When learners are able to demonstrate the upper levels of Bloom's taxonomy - application, synthesis, evaluation - the students almost assuredly have demonstrated an "enduring understanding" of the content material.
Sensory Visualization: A Writing Strategy For Students, Carolyn R. Fehrenbach
Sensory Visualization: A Writing Strategy For Students, Carolyn R. Fehrenbach
The Advocate
This paper describes the use of a Sensory Visualization strategy to engage secondary pre-service teachers in a writing activity integrating current or historical events through the modality of the senses. Students write papers from the viewpoint of a person in an event after viewing a photograph or illustration of the event.
The Pathwise Classroom Orientation System: A Teacher Mentoring Model That Really Works, Kevin C. Costley, Timothy Leggett
The Pathwise Classroom Orientation System: A Teacher Mentoring Model That Really Works, Kevin C. Costley, Timothy Leggett
The Advocate
Mentoring beginning teachers in the United States is on the rise due to the alarming attrition rates of recent decades. There is a greater need to attract/retain teachers in suburban, urban and areas of poverty.
Table Of Contents And Introductory Materials For Vl. 19, No.2, Fall 2011, Bruce Quantic
Table Of Contents And Introductory Materials For Vl. 19, No.2, Fall 2011, Bruce Quantic
The Advocate
This content includes the table of contents and editorial information, a message from president of ATE-E, and a message from the editor for vol. 19, no.2 (Fall 2011) for The Advocate.
Table Of Contents And Introductory Materials For Vol. 19, No. 1, Spring 2011, Bruce Quantic
Table Of Contents And Introductory Materials For Vol. 19, No. 1, Spring 2011, Bruce Quantic
The Advocate
This content includes the table of contents, editorial information, a message from the president of ATE-K, and a message from the editor for vol. 19, no. 1 (Spring 2011) for The Advocate.
Reflective Analysis Of The Transition Of A Face-To-Face Principal Preparation Program Into An Online Format, Robert Moody, Regi Weiland
Reflective Analysis Of The Transition Of A Face-To-Face Principal Preparation Program Into An Online Format, Robert Moody, Regi Weiland
The Advocate
This paper addresses the redesign of a face-to-face principal preparation program into an online program. An action research project began in 2004, gathering data to guide the transition. A key element was the commitment of program faculty to reflect throughout the process by considering their personal technological strengths, weaknesses, and needs, altering as needed. Data collection included investigating competing programs, feedback from principal interviews, focus groups, instructor evaluations, enrollment and retention data, and current curriculum. The results of the study, including growth in student enrollment, data from program exit exams, and student perceptions of the program are provided.
An Alternative Teacher Preparation Journey, Debbie Mercer, Jim Barrett
An Alternative Teacher Preparation Journey, Debbie Mercer, Jim Barrett
The Advocate
The following report discusses one university's alternative pathway journey. Four candidates were accepted into the program the first year in the fall of 2003. Since then numbers have increased to over 175 active program participants. Such substantial growth evidences the need for highly qualified teachers, especially in particular content areas and geographic regions as highlighted in the following report. State guidelines and regulation requirements help ensure quality, rigorous programs.
Why Homework Is Assigned, Jan Wilson, John Rhodes
Why Homework Is Assigned, Jan Wilson, John Rhodes
The Advocate
This literature review will provide a synthesis of literature that addresses why homework is assigned, different types and amounts of homework typically assigned, and parental involvement in homework assignments.
Twin Texts And Technology: Enhancing Algebra Instruction For Elementary Teachers, Beth R. Walizer, Carol A. Borchers
Twin Texts And Technology: Enhancing Algebra Instruction For Elementary Teachers, Beth R. Walizer, Carol A. Borchers
The Advocate
Introduction: Algebra is often thought of as a course taken in high school, not a part of mathematics instruction in the elementary grades. In reality, algebra is the study of mathematics concerning structure, relations, and quantity and justifying those relationships (Blanton, 2008).
Gauging Technology Use In Pre-K -12 Classrooms, Russell Meigs
Gauging Technology Use In Pre-K -12 Classrooms, Russell Meigs
The Advocate
While research in the field of education suggests teachers are using technology more frequently, a tool for gauging this use was needed to provide educators with feedback regarding best practices. This study focused on the development and pilot of an Instrument for measuring levels of integration within constructivist learning environments as noted by the indicators in the Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) model. Analyses conducted in the study showed the questionnaire to be a highly valid and reliable instrument in terms of measuring the model. Recommendations were made for its use in Pre-K - 12 settings as well as in teacher …
On The Endangered Species List: Are Secondary Reading Specialists Becoming Extinct?, Carolyn Carlson
On The Endangered Species List: Are Secondary Reading Specialists Becoming Extinct?, Carolyn Carlson
The Advocate
Research indicates a need for support for struggling readers at the secondary level, including access to reading specialists that can provide them with expert guidance and instruction to improve their reading skills. Minimal research has been conducted on reading specialists at the secondary level, so little is known about these teachers. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the number of secondary reading specialists employed in public schools. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics were analyzed in this study and indicate that there is a strikingly small number of reading specialists employed at the secondary level. …
Translating Standards Into Practice With Ela Students, Kevin Murry, Socorro Herrera, Shabina Kavimandan, Della Perez
Translating Standards Into Practice With Ela Students, Kevin Murry, Socorro Herrera, Shabina Kavimandan, Della Perez
The Advocate
Standards-based professional practices are increasingly a distinct focus of both teacher preparation and staff development. Yet, such standards are not always fully translated into rubrics for monitoring and assessment. This is no less the case as teachers build their capacities for English language acquiring (ELA) students. Recent trends indicate the widespread use ofthe CREDE, Standards for Effective Pedagogy and Learning (Doherty, Hillberg, Epaloose, andTharp, 2002) for this purpose. This article describes the history of, and rationales behind the translation of these standards into a more purposive Biography Driven Practices rubric for grade-level teachers of ELA students.
An Alternate Route To Teaching, Kirsten Limpert
An Alternate Route To Teaching, Kirsten Limpert
The Advocate
Introduction: Alternate route to teacher certification typically refers to programs that permit people with non-education bachelor degrees the option to earn a teaching license. This route allows people to enter the teaching field without returning to a college campus for two years of coursework and student teaching to obtain a license.