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Integrating Social­-Emotional Learning To Improve Academic, Valerie Zelenka

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The benefits of integrating social­-emotional and academic instruction have been well documented. Students excel academically and experience fewer behavioral challenges when teachers accommodate social-­emotional and academic needs simultaneously. This paper outlines some of the specifics of doing this.

A Dialogic Approach To Supervision In The Practicum, M'Balia Thomas

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T​he term “dialogue” in research on classroom talk between student(s)-teacher is frequently referenced in teaching and teacher education. Yet, there is considerable difference in how the concept is understood. Moreover, scholarship within this area rarely addresses classroom talk between another student-teacher dyad – that of practicum student and a supervising instructor (Waite 1995 is a notable exception). This paper seeks to explore the notion of dialogue as it applies to this dyadic relationship, considering the ways in which incorporating a specifically Bakhtinian approach to dialogue highlights unique aspects of talk and interaction within practicum supervision.

Digital Observation Of Teacher Candidates: Intasc Accountability For Caep, Kelly Gillespie, Sue Jenkins, Volora Hanzlicek

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Teacher preparation programs want to ensure accountability to InTASC and CAEP standard while simultaneously maximizing gains in the quality of instruction delivered by teacher candidates. The solution, research­-based, digital observation to monitor classroom practice with expected outcomes; generate real­time data for self­ reflection and collaborative dialogue; and deliver instantaneous feedback for growth and continuous improvement.

The research is clear. The number one factor affecting student learning is quality of teaching (“Teachers Matter,” 2012). The number one factor affecting quality of teaching is instructional conversations (Danielson, 2009). Instructional conversations must be based on data. The Digital eWalkThrough System generates these data.

Equity, Equality And The Social Bond Theory In Schools: A Heads Up For Teacher Educators, Stu Ervay

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Today’s schools face challenges that go beyond those of the 20th Century, in addition to the more recent impact of No Child Left Behind. Common core standards and stipulations found in the recent Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) call for new academic programs and ways for teachers to implement them. Integral to the ESSA are techniques for achieving social equity, equality of learning opportunity, and “wrap-­around support systems for vulnerable communities.” The community support systems concept can include what sociologists call the social bond theory. For schools and teachers to make those goals achievable within classrooms will require more emphasis …

Improving Reflection During Student Teaching With Technology, David S. Allen, Lori Goodson, Dylan Hinrichs

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​The process of tapping into the power of reflection is a difficult process for many student teachers to accomplish. Multiple factors hinder the process of reflection in novice teachers. Video recorded lessons provide a contextualized focus for reflection on specific pedagogical skills. This study conducted by an undergraduate student during the student internship demonstrates the value of utilized video recorded lesson to assist in the development of one student’s journey toward becoming a reflective practitioner through the use of video recorded teaching episodes.

Parents’ Perceptions Of Heritage Languages In The Mid-­West: Facing The Challenge Of Losing One’S Native Language In Kansas, Abdelliah Salim Sehlaoui, Rihab Mousa

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While heritage language research tends to focus on populations in the Eastern and Western coasts of the country, little if anything is known about heritage language loss, use, perceptions, or what parents do to overcome the challenges their children face on a daily basis in Midwest states such as Kansas, especially in remote rural areas. The present study aims at making the voices of some of these parents heard by describing the common themes that emerged from the qualitative data analysis collected from their perceptions towards heritage languages in the state of Kansas. The paper provides a brief description of …

Using Brain-­Based Interventions To Address Ninth Grade Students’ Misconceptions About Newton’S Laws: Descriptions Of Secondary Teachers’ Action Research, Deborah Brown

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This study describes four secondary physics teachers’ action research investigations and perceptions of the action research process. Each of the action research projects used key aspects of brain­based teaching to address students’ misconceptions about physics. Foremost among these were the use of technology and collaborative work with peers; these approaches enabled students to make meaningful connections, do a learning activity, and demonstrate understanding. The projects yielded positive effects on post assessments of students’ understanding. The four teachers reported numerous benefits from doing action research, though they noted several important caveats.

An Examination Of External Influences And Internal Issues Challenging Teacher Education Today, Jill Gonzalez-Bravo, Donna Augustine-Shaw

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Today’s educators are not solely content experts, but reflective practitioners competent in theory and complex learning processes. They are obligated to construct classrooms to meet the diverse needs of each child within a culture of global competition and increased levels of accountability. Prior studies amplify a necessary focus on preparing teachers capable of meeting the needs of each student from day one on the job. However, a myriad of obstacles facing teacher preparation identified throughout research provide clear direction for additional attention. The following is an investigation of external influences and internal issues that challenged the current model of teacher …

Table Of Contents And Introductory Materials For Vol. 23, No. 2, 2016, Bruce Quantic

The Advocate

This content includes the table of contents and editorial information for vol. 23, issue 2 (Spring - Summer 2016)

Observation And Feedback In Walkthrough Visits: Traditional Vs. Distance Supervision Settings, Allison Rothwell, Twyla Sprouse

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During student teaching, many on-site university supervisors implement quick observations in order to gather more informal data about the classrooms in which they observe and better understand the role student teachers are playing at different points within the semester. While these short walkthrough observations are effective at the beginning of the semester, the data quickly becomes unbalanced between student teachers, and supervisors often have to begin scheduling the visits in order to collect more specific, balanced information. This article examines the effectiveness of the on­site walkthrough when compared to video walkthrough observations implemented within a distance supervision model.

Isolated Identities: The Storied Lives Of Lgb Emerging Adults On A Rural, Community College Campus, Erin J. Ferris, Miriam S. Phillips

Adult Education Research Conference

Community colleges serve diverse populations including LGB emerging adults who are attempting to find their place within society. Through a thematic analysis of narrative interviews and a focus group we found on one, rural campus there is a culture of isolation, which may limit individuals growth both personally and academically.

Applying The Intercultural Competency Learning Model To The Experiences Of Adult Educators Living And Working Abroad, Naomi Garcia

Adult Education Research Conference

This qualitative study examined the intercultural experiences of three adult educators who taught English in Istanbul, Turkey. Taylor’s (1994) learning model of becoming interculturally competent helped make sense of the learning processes of the intercultural experiences the participants shared and reflected on in this study.

Using Mindfulness To Teach Beyond Triggers, Julee Rosser

Adult Education Research Conference

The focus of this submission is on the intersection of mindfulness education and productive dialogue for understanding gender, race, ethnicity, ability, nationality, and religion as cultural constructs that often involve triggers.

Online Faculty Development: What Works?, Anita Samuel

Adult Education Research Conference

This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study conducted with online faculty. Faculty talked about the training and support services they utilized and found most effective when teaching online.

Adult Learning Principles And Processes And Their Relationships With Learner Satisfaction: Validation Of The Andragogy In Practice Inventory (Api) In The Jordanian Context, Sunyoung Park, Petra Robinson, Reid Bates

Adult Education Research Conference

This study aimed to assess the validity of the Andragogy in Practice Inventory (API) and to examine the relationships among adult learning principles and processes and learner satisfaction in Jordan. The results indicated that the API is a valid instrument and its components and learner satisfaction are positively related.