Yearlong Residency Or Traditional Internships? The Preferences Of The Stakeholders And Rationale For Their Choices,
2026
Coastal Carolina University
Yearlong Residency Or Traditional Internships? The Preferences Of The Stakeholders And Rationale For Their Choices, Kimberly Carroll, Richard Costner, Nancy J. Ratcliff, Gilbert Hunt
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This study examines the pilot phase of a yearlong early childhood residency internship versus a traditional internship. Researchers from a mid-sized, public university in the Southeast interviewed and surveyed education majors, cooperating teachers, administrators, and university professors at the conclusion of the candidates’ Senior I and II internship. Results indicated that a majority of the candidates preferred the year-round model; specifically, those in the year-round program reported increased skill and confidence in classroom management, deeper pedagogical and content knowledge and felt overall better prepared than candidates in the traditional, semester-long internship. In addition, more yearlong candidates secured teaching positions in …
The Viejo "New Latino South": A Review Of Corazón De Dixie For Teacher Educators And Practitioners,
2026
University of South Carolina
The Viejo "New Latino South": A Review Of Corazón De Dixie For Teacher Educators And Practitioners, Timothy Monreal
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
Book Review
Does The Use Of Ipod Touch Improve Four-Year-Olds' Early Literacy Concepts?,
2026
University of South Carolina Upstate
Does The Use Of Ipod Touch Improve Four-Year-Olds' Early Literacy Concepts?, Nur Tanyel
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
Technology integration into early childhood curriculum is recognized as a learning tool for young children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the integration of the iPod Touch into four-year-old classrooms in a learning center for individual reading and writing activities. The collected data was analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively based on assessments and observations using an embedded mixed research model. The results of the study indicated that iPod integration had a moderate effect on four-year-old early reading and writing concepts, yet teacher practices have significant influence in children’s development of literacy concepts.
Digital Badges And The K-12 Classroom: A Guide For Teachers,
2026
University of South Carolina Aiken
Digital Badges And The K-12 Classroom: A Guide For Teachers, Erin Besser
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
Getting started with digital badging can be a fun way for educators to integrate current technology trends, however, digital badging has also been shown to increase student engagement (Abramovich, Schunn, & Higashi, 2013). Badging provides learners an opportunity to display their knowledge for the world to see, appealing to professionals in their fields (Randall, Harrison, & West, 2013). While badges themselves are not necessarily assessment, they depict that assessment has taken place and the criteria that were needed to get there (Ostashewski & Reid, 2015). Introducing a new method of assessment and technology can be overwhelming at best. This article …
Using Video Technology As A Tool For Pre-Service Teacher Reflection During Student Teaching,
2026
Charleston Southern University
Using Video Technology As A Tool For Pre-Service Teacher Reflection During Student Teaching, Robin Franklin, Justin Mitchell
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This qualitative case study offers additional insight into the use of video technology in relation to pre-service teacher reflection when implemented within a college of education’s clinical practice (student teaching) spring cycle. Summative survey data were collected post clinical practice and researchers triangulated the data to identify emergent themes. Overall findings based on participant responses yielded a level of reflection that focused on surface-level perceptions. These themes included: appearance/body language; voice quality and expression; teacher positioning; and calling on students.
Full Issue: Volume 12, Number 1, Fall 2018,
2026
Converse College
Full Issue: Volume 12, Number 1, Fall 2018, Julie Jones
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This file contains the full issue of TEJSC, including front matter, table of contents, editorial notes, and articles.
Promise Of A Democratic Society: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers For Under-Served Ells,
2026
Claflin University
Promise Of A Democratic Society: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers For Under-Served Ells, Nan Li, Angela Peters
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
The number of English Language Learners (ELLs) has increased consistently in American schools in recent years- this group has the highest percentage of increase among all ethnic groups in schools. This rise of the ELL school enrollment has brought increased demands for teacher preparation. Yet, most teacher education programs still follow a traditional norm in teacher preparation- targeting instruction for mainstream classrooms. As a result, once placed in classrooms, preservice teachers lack strategies for working with ELLs. Additionally, the ELLs face academic challenges due to limited English proficiency for meeting the learning demand of schools. Data shows that the ELLs …
School Newspapers: A Key To Democracy,
2026
Gaffney High School
School Newspapers: A Key To Democracy, Kristie Camp
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This paper discusses the importance of rebuilding journalism programs in high schools as a way to help preserve democratic ideals in our society at large. Since effective high school journalism programs teach students who serve as newspaper staff members to be responsible gatherers of information as well as discerning researchers, these student newspaper staff members are also more likely to apply a discriminating point of view or a perceptive mindset when they become adults. In addition, a strong high school newspaper program will engage the student body in open dialogue and give voice to the many different perspectives in any …
Using Blended Learning To Support Differentiated Instruction,
2026
Coastal Carolina University
Using Blended Learning To Support Differentiated Instruction, Suzanne Horn, Rhonda Miller
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This article reviews the concept of blended learning. The authors explore how blended learning can support teachers efforts to differentiate instruction and support English Language Learners and students with learning differences in the classroom.
Are Teachers Really Different? The Moral Intuitions Of Elementary And Secondary Preservice Teachers,
2026
Coastal Carolina University
Are Teachers Really Different? The Moral Intuitions Of Elementary And Secondary Preservice Teachers, Austin M. Hitt, Richard H. Costner
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
In a previous study the authors used the Six Factor Personality Questionnaire (SFPQ) to uncover putative personality differences between elementary and secondary preservice teachers. The key result of the study was that no significant differences between the two groups of preservice teachers were identified. For the present study the authors examined another psychological construct, moral intuition. Preservice elementary and secondary teachers completed the Moral Foundations Questionnaire (MFQ), which is designed to uncover the moral intuitions or heuristics that people use to resolve moral dilemmas. Analysis of the responses revealed statistically significant differences in the moral intuitions of preservice elementary and …
Full Issue: Volume 11, Number 2, Spring 2018,
2026
Converse College
Full Issue: Volume 11, Number 2, Spring 2018, Julie Jones
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This file contains the full issue of TEJSC, including front matter, table of contents, editorial notes, and articles.
Read To Succeed: South Carolina's Unique Approach To Literacy Gateway Retention Policies,
2026
Western Carolina University
Read To Succeed: South Carolina's Unique Approach To Literacy Gateway Retention Policies, Jennifer Barrett-Tatum
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
South Carolina's Read to Succeed Act, a state policy involving mandated intervention and retention for students third grade and below, began at the start of the 2017-2018 school year. Similar to past research on retention, a recent study of over 1,150 South Carolina state elementary school teachers, literacy support specialists, and administrators provides that the majority of respondents were unfamiliar with research on the effectiveness of retention as a means of intervention and were also unaware of many of the details of RTS, including Good Cause Exemptions for student retention. This article seeks to inform educators about what decades of …
From Ncate To Caep: Navigating Uncertain Waters Together,
2026
University of South Carolina Upstate
From Ncate To Caep: Navigating Uncertain Waters Together, Laura Hooks, Sarah Hunt-Barron
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
An educator preparation program shares the story of their shift from the NCATE accreditation process to the CAEP accreditation process, specifically their journey in the preparation of their self-study report. The paper outlines the concrete steps taken to navigate a confusing and changing landscape, while still keeping both the unit's goals and the goals of CAEP at the forefront. Failures and successes are shared, as well as the approach taken and the tools used to manage the processes of data-driven change, assessment, and documentation.
Southeastern Teacher Educators' Self-Efficacy For Addressing Lgbt Issues,
2026
University of South Carolina
Southeastern Teacher Educators' Self-Efficacy For Addressing Lgbt Issues, Cathy Brant, Lara Willox
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
The purpose of this study was to explore southeastern teacher educator's self-efficacy in addressing LGBT issues as a part of their undergraduate methods courses. Over 100 teacher educators responded to the survey exploring their self-efficacy about working with LGBT students, including LGBT individuals / events in their coursework and teaching to reduce prejudice. Findings showed a higher self-efficacy for working with LGBT students in contrast to a lower self-efficacy for teaching to reduce bias. Qualitative data indicated ways teacher educators were integrating LGBT issues and further highlighted ongoing professional development needs.
The Impact Of Changing Academic Standards On Teacher Efficacy And Retention: A Survey On Teachers' Perceptions,
2026
University of South Carolina
The Impact Of Changing Academic Standards On Teacher Efficacy And Retention: A Survey On Teachers' Perceptions, Amanda Moon, Liyun Zhang, Lisa D. Waller
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
Little research has directly examined the impact of changing academic standards on teacher efficacy and teacher retention, especially among South Carolina teachers who have experienced a series of changes of academic standards in recent years. Accordingly, this study surveyed teacher perceptions regarding the impact of academic standards changes on their efficacy and retention. Participants included 158 classroom teachers within one public school district in South Carolina. Teachers across the district reported using three different sets of academic standards, including the Old South Carolina State Standards, Common Core State Standards, the New South Carolina State Standards, and some using more than …
Year-Long Clinical Experiences: Preparation Versus Perspiration,
2026
Coastal Carolina University
Year-Long Clinical Experiences: Preparation Versus Perspiration, Emma Savage-Davis, Suzanne Horn
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This study examines two education programs in two states and the piloting of a one-year internship for candidates, as opposed to the traditional semester of internship. After candidates completed the internship, all of the stakeholders were interviewed (candidates, university faculty, cooperating teachers, and administrators). The results were favorable. The benefits of a yearlong internship outweighed the drawbacks. Candidates gained confidence and comfort in the longer experience and their cooperating teachers and university faculty noticed that they felt much more prepared. Administrators reported that these interns show an increase of readiness to teach, which was exhibited during their first year of …
The Math Homework Melee,
2026
Francis Marion University
The Math Homework Melee, Erik A. Lowry
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
Whether you ask parents, teachers or students, opinions vary between and among these groups... So, how should we handle homework in our classrooms? How do teachers design homework processes and procedures to support homework completion? Should we assign homework at all? If so, how often and how much? This article takes a look at these questions and strives to provide teachers with information to help them with make these decisions. To do this, the article takes a look at survey results from the field and ends with some questions to consider when it comes to implementation of homework practices.
The Seriousness Of Humor In Educational Settings,
2026
Lander University
The Seriousness Of Humor In Educational Settings, Susan Fernandez
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
Humor is an often overlooked skill that has many benefits, including providing stress relief, maximizing brain capacity for learning, increasing creativity, improving communication skills, and creating an environment of trust (Morrison, 2008, p. 19). With the possible positive educational implications of humor in mind, this study began in a large public school of Miami-Dade County, Florida as a quantitative correlational examination of the role of elementary and middle school teachers' sense of humor and its impact on their students' achievement. Based on the results of this study, research on the effects of humor in educational settings proliferated into a qualitative …
Reaching Diverse Students: One Veteran Teacher's Journey Toward Culturally Responsive Teaching,
2026
University of South Carolina
Reaching Diverse Students: One Veteran Teacher's Journey Toward Culturally Responsive Teaching, Brennan Davis
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This qualitative action research study examined one high school teacher's experience in a book study focused on racial diversity with an overall aim toward achieving more equitable teaching practices. The findings demonstrated that the participant became more comfortable with discussing race/racism with his students and was able to disrupt his previous use of colorblindness. One way to prepare veteran teachers to reach diverse populations of students and to implement culturally responsive teaching practices is to give them opportunities to engage in ongoing critical self-examination of their diversity beliefs and deficit perspectives through text studies and critical conversations with colleagues.
Joining Teacher Research And Data Informed Decision Making To Support Literacy Instruction,
2026
James Madison University
Joining Teacher Research And Data Informed Decision Making To Support Literacy Instruction, Joy Myers, Elizabeth Oakley
Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina
This article presents the findings of a joint study conducted by a first grade teacher and a university instructor. They examined the relationship between data informed decision making (DIDM) and teacher research because student achievement data has become the central driving force for instructional decisions related to literacy at many schools across the country. Findings suggest that when teachers use multiple ways of looking at various types of assessment data, everyone wins. Implications for how to incorporate yet balance DIDM in elementary classrooms are suggested for teachers and teacher educators.
