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Secondary Teacher Education Program Redesign As A Community Of Practice, Patrick D. Hales, Jennifer Kampmann, Andrew Stremmel
Secondary Teacher Education Program Redesign As A Community Of Practice, Patrick D. Hales, Jennifer Kampmann, Andrew Stremmel
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
A recurring problem in university teacher education programs is the lack of connection between what teacher candidates do in coursework and what they practice in classroom field placements. This article describes the efforts of the secondary teacher education program (STEP) faculty in the College of Education and Human Sciences at South Dakota State University to redesign their coursework and field experiences into a residency program to better address the development of teacher candidates and needs of school districts. The authors reflect upon their efforts using a Communities of Practice framework. There are implications in the redesign process for teacher education …
Shifts In Teacher Talk In A Participatory Action Research Professional Learning Community, Patrick D. Hales
Shifts In Teacher Talk In A Participatory Action Research Professional Learning Community, Patrick D. Hales
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
Most teachers take part in professional development of some kind at some point in their careers. However, many teachers report that professional development neither supports their practice nor improves results. Thus, more work needs to be done on how professional development can meet those needs and what helps to support effective professional learning. A key factor in teacher professional learning is talk. In this study, a group of educators created a professional learning community using concepts from participatory action research to support their interactions and focus their work on achieving their goals. The purpose of this learning community was to …
“Your Writing, Not My Writing”: Discourse Analysis Of Student Talk About Writing, Patrick D. Hales
“Your Writing, Not My Writing”: Discourse Analysis Of Student Talk About Writing, Patrick D. Hales
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
Student voice is a difficult concept to capture in research. This study attempts to provide a vehicle for understanding student perceptions about writing and writing instruction through a case study supported by discourse analysis of student talk. The high school students in this study participated in interviews and focus groups about their experiences with writing. The findings reveal deep seeded notions about writing enculturated through their schooling. Students were not likely to take ownership of their writing, rather considering it a teacher construct, and could not typically describe the application of writing skills. Students were optimistic and provided multiple suggestions …
Video Games, Tony Durr
Video Games, Tony Durr
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
Video games have drastically increased in popularity in the past two decades and show no signs of decreasing anytime soon. From 2004 to 2009 the average 8- to 18-year-olds increased the amount of time spent playing video games by 24 minutes to 1 hour and 13 minutes a day (Rideout, Foehr, & Roberts, 2010). Research on video games and their impact is a relatively new field, even though video games have been widely accepted in our culture since 1972, when Atari sold over 19,000 Pong machines. Findings of video game research have been a bit of a mixed bag. Studies …
Television, Tony Durr
Television, Tony Durr
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
In the past 50 years substantial research has helped us better understand how the television has impacted our mental functions and specifically the cognitive development of children. In 1988 a Department of Education report, that analyzed all research at the time on the cognitive impact of cartoons, did not find clear evidence to suggest children’s television viewing effected cognitive functions (Anderson & Collins, 1988) In fact, there is some evidence that programs such as Sesame Street actually have a positive impact on things like vocabulary development (Rice, Huston, Truglio, & Wright, 1990) Delving further into the question of how television …
A Habitat For “Coco”: A Social Studies Investigation With Preschool-Aged Children, Mary Bowne, Jennifer Kampmann
A Habitat For “Coco”: A Social Studies Investigation With Preschool-Aged Children, Mary Bowne, Jennifer Kampmann
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
Every investigation begins with a “spark” or provocation; something that ignites conversation and action by the teacher and/or children. Learning takes place through the process of construction, thus answering the endless “whys” and the meaning of things, others, and life (Rinaldi, 2006), which can be accomplished through projects and investigations. As a teacher, nothing is more rewarding than seeing children’s enthusiasm for learning, specifically the zest to ask questions and take control of their own learning. When teachers create lessons that are engaging, provoke questions, research, and collaboration, the static classroom environment now transforms into a dynamic environment where action …
This Just In: Parents Impact Kids More Than Video Games Do, Tony Durr
This Just In: Parents Impact Kids More Than Video Games Do, Tony Durr
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
This commentary appeared on CNET.com on February 23, 2013 in response to the commentary "Why do we blame games for real-world violence?"
School Shootings: Is My School Safe?, Tony Durr
School Shootings: Is My School Safe?, Tony Durr
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
In the part of rural Midwestern America there was recently a shooting at a school that ended in the death of an assistant principal and the suicide of a student. In short, a student who had recently transferred to Millard South High School in the State of Nebraska had troubles adjusting to his new school. The article reports, the student was suspended after he was caught driving his car on the school’s football field. Later in the day after his suspension, the student returned to the school and fatally shot an assistant principal and also wounded the principal. The student …
The Preperation, Roles, And Responsibilities Of Teacher Educators, Robert Hite, Edward Fletcher, Paige Bruening, Anthony Durr, Brian Yontz, Rhonda Zatezalo, Nicole Williams, Kattlyn Wolf
The Preperation, Roles, And Responsibilities Of Teacher Educators, Robert Hite, Edward Fletcher, Paige Bruening, Anthony Durr, Brian Yontz, Rhonda Zatezalo, Nicole Williams, Kattlyn Wolf
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
The literature in teacher education is filled with discourse around the topic of what it is that teacher candidates need to know and be able to do upon completion of their teacher preparation programs. However, a seriously under-researched area in the literature of teacher education is the task of preparing prospective teacher educators in doctoral programs across schools, departments, and colleges of education. Teacher educators must negotiate their varied roles as researchers, teachers, and service stewards without sacrificing their responsibility of modeling sound teaching practices for their teacher candidates. Further, these individuals must learn what the expectations and values are …
Bullies And Victims: Renee's Story, Tony Durr
Bullies And Victims: Renee's Story, Tony Durr
Teaching, Learning and Leadership Faculty Publications
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