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Advancing Equity In Stem Education: A University, K-12 School District 61 Collaboration To Engage Sixth-Grade Students In Computing Activities, Michiko B. Mcclary, Deirdre Morrison Wells, Kamilah Brown Mar 2026

Advancing Equity In Stem Education: A University, K-12 School District 61 Collaboration To Engage Sixth-Grade Students In Computing Activities, Michiko B. Mcclary, Deirdre Morrison Wells, Kamilah Brown

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This mixed-methods study aims to determine whether participation in a computer science program positively impacts middle school students' attitude toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and interest in STEM-related careers. Nineteen sixth-grade students from underrepresented populations in the STEM field consisting of 17 African Americans, one Latino, and one White female attending a rural, Title I middle school participated in the study. Computing lessons were taught by undergraduate interns majoring in computer science, middle-level mathematics and science teacher education, and secondary mathematics teacher education attending a small, private, four-year liberal arts, historically black college, or university. Survey results and …

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The Leveling The Playing Field Language Acquisition Program For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children, Amy T. Andersen, Michelle Cline, Stephanie Renart, Tiffany Narciso Mar 2026

The Leveling The Playing Field Language Acquisition Program For Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Children, Amy T. Andersen, Michelle Cline, Stephanie Renart, Tiffany Narciso

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Language deprivation is a nationwide epidemic despite Early Intervention (EI) programs for deaf babies. EI provides at-home services and assumes a caregiver is with their baby during the day to use the strategies they learn. However, most parents work full time, and their children attend daycare. This paper describes a pilot program for families whose deaf babies were in daycare without full access to a natural language. Deaf Language Acquisition Associates (DLAA) were placed in classrooms with deaf babies for twenty-five hours a week. The program's success resulted in funding through the state legislature and adoption statewide.

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The First Amendment Goes To School: Guidelines For Public School Administrators, Michelle Román, Thomas R. Mcdaniel Mar 2026

The First Amendment Goes To School: Guidelines For Public School Administrators, Michelle Román, Thomas R. Mcdaniel

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This article examines past and current legal cases relating to the importance of the Constitution's First Amendment for public schools and offers guidance to school administrators and teacher educators in South Carolina to help them comply with requirements pertinent to this Amendment. Landmark and other cases are used to define both the freedoms and limits to those freedoms for educators. Three guidelines outline specific administrator responsibilities derived from state laws and court rulings.

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More Resilient Than I Thought: Examining The Stress Of Teaching Through Covid-19, Rebecca Mueller Mar 2026

More Resilient Than I Thought: Examining The Stress Of Teaching Through Covid-19, Rebecca Mueller

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

COVID-19 elevated the already stressful nature of teaching. Shifts to remote learning, concerns for personal health, frustrations with technology, and attempts to balance personal and professional responsibilities led teachers to report even higher levels of stress, depression, and anxiety. Various steps were taken to support teachers during this challenging time, but more can be done to prevent many from exiting the profession. This qualitative study followed the experiences of four early-career middle/secondary social studies teachers during the 2020-2021 school year. Findings revealed significant impacts on the teachers, their students, and their instruction. Their abilities to successfully navigate these challenges highlight …

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The Influence Of Induction Programs On Novice Teacher Retention, Kate Colwell, Timothy R. Nelson Mar 2026

The Influence Of Induction Programs On Novice Teacher Retention, Kate Colwell, Timothy R. Nelson

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Teacher attrition is growing in the United States and in South Carolina, creating an alarming teacher shortage problem (CERRA, 2019). Thirty-six percent of South Carolina teachers who left their positions after the 2018-19 school year taught for five years or less (CERRA, 2019). Induction programs focusing on the best practices of induction and on building self-efficacy may be able to stop the flow of novice teachers leaving the profession and combat the growing teacher shortage in the nation and South Carolina. This quantitative study sought to identify which facets of an upstate South Carolina district's induction program are successfully supportive …

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Full Issue: Volume 16, Number 1, Winter 2022, Judith Collazo, Christine Leblanc, Timothy Lintner Mar 2026

Full Issue: Volume 16, Number 1, Winter 2022, Judith Collazo, Christine Leblanc, Timothy Lintner

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

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Creating An Innovative College Classroom Learning Space For 66 Preservice Teachers, Robin Franklin, Jacquelynn Pleis Mar 2026

Creating An Innovative College Classroom Learning Space For 66 Preservice Teachers, Robin Franklin, Jacquelynn Pleis

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Creating an innovative space for P-5 preservice teachers to learn the craft of teaching and solidify their calling should be a priority in teacher preparation. This conceptual paper highlighted research-to-practice ideas and processes in creating an innovative learning classroom. Upon examination of the literature, a clear gap emerged in reference to learning spaces designed specifically for preservice teachers that mirror elementary classrooms. Locating an appropriate space, considering stakeholders, prioritizing the budget, designing a layout including flexible furniture and seating, procuring resources and materials, and lessons learned are considered. The goal was to simulate real-world classrooms in order to advance educator …

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Conflict In Preparation And Practice: The Rationales Of Beginning Special 57 Educators In South Carolina, Adam W. Jordan Mar 2026

Conflict In Preparation And Practice: The Rationales Of Beginning Special 57 Educators In South Carolina, Adam W. Jordan

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Special education remains a field experiencing a critical shortage of highly qualified teachers. As such, research in the field has often focused on teacher retention and cause for "burn out." In this study, the rationales, or formally written and expressed purposes, of seven teachers in either their first or second year of teaching in a public school in the state of South Carolina were explored. This qualitative descriptive study utilized three data points: 1). A written rationale produced across multiple assignments during the participant's undergraduate experience, 2). Analysis of a written or described lesson plan which the participant felt reflected …

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Systematic Literature Review Of Experiences And Supports For Students 45 With Autism Spectrum Disorder Post Hoc: Findings Regarding Diversity And Implications For Research And Educator Preparation, Eric J. López, Mariya Davis Mar 2026

Systematic Literature Review Of Experiences And Supports For Students 45 With Autism Spectrum Disorder Post Hoc: Findings Regarding Diversity And Implications For Research And Educator Preparation, Eric J. López, Mariya Davis

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The following post hoc analysis examines cultural and/or linguistic information from a previous systematic literature review of 24 studies investigating demographic information, encounters, assists and suggestions of study participants enrolled in post-secondary education institutions with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The analysis and discussion of results appeal for the need to not only include and focus on diversity but to refocus on cultural consciousness. Implications and future directions for research and for educator preparation programs are proposed.

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Increasing Collaborative Experiences: Strengthening The Process And 41 Proficiency Of Student Learning Through Group Work, Miranda Sigmon Mar 2026

Increasing Collaborative Experiences: Strengthening The Process And 41 Proficiency Of Student Learning Through Group Work, Miranda Sigmon

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

During the 2020-2021 school year, many changes to coursework were necessary as a result of pandemic restrictions. In reflecting on personal teaching experiences, student learning outcomes, and student reflections, positive outcomes were identified as unintentional results of these changes. Two specific assignments from different literacy-focused courses are discussed and reflected upon in recognizing the overarching need and benefit of increasing collaborative practices within the higher education classroom. In both examples provided, it is clear that modifying assignments to be completed collaboratively provided increased student discourse and experiences beyond individual readings and assignments to extend students' development and application of content …

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Community Health Workers In Schools: Suggestions For Special Education 24 And Teacher Education Programs, Eric J. López, Oscar J. Muñoz, Eva Menchaca-López Mar 2026

Community Health Workers In Schools: Suggestions For Special Education 24 And Teacher Education Programs, Eric J. López, Oscar J. Muñoz, Eva Menchaca-López

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The following article will discuss the increase in the under-identification of special education students from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. A model is recommended that incorporates the use of community health workers, the skills and knowledge of culturally responsive practices and developing trusted relationships in assisting members from diverse communities to be informed about special education and special education services. Suggestions for training and teacher education programs are discussed.

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An Investigation Of Diversity In Education: 30 Perspectives Of Undergraduate Pre-Service Educators, Tracey Hunter-Doniger, Barnie Howell, Hannah Baker, Olivia Ladines, Jay Scott, Izzy Smith, Kinandah Williams, Dennis Wright Mar 2026

An Investigation Of Diversity In Education: 30 Perspectives Of Undergraduate Pre-Service Educators, Tracey Hunter-Doniger, Barnie Howell, Hannah Baker, Olivia Ladines, Jay Scott, Izzy Smith, Kinandah Williams, Dennis Wright

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This paper discusses the diversity in education through the perspectives of undergraduate pre-service educators at a Southeastern University in the United States. These preservice teachers investigated the disparities in the public education system, such as diversity, White supremacy, and classroom environment. This paper provides a comprehensive overview, and some possible solutions to reform education, to make it more equitable to all students. The pre-service teachers' voices are highlighted throughout the paper to bring in the rich discussions that continued throughout the research study.

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Full Issue: Volume 15, Number 2, Summer 2022, Judith Collazo, Christine Leblanc, Timothy Lintner Mar 2026

Full Issue: Volume 15, Number 2, Summer 2022, Judith Collazo, Christine Leblanc, Timothy Lintner

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

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Roadblocks To Retention In Teacher Education Programs, Tamara Pack, Tod Kenney, Carol Hoyle Mar 2026

Roadblocks To Retention In Teacher Education Programs, Tamara Pack, Tod Kenney, Carol Hoyle

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This study reviewed student performance outcomes of two cohorts of preservice teacher candidates to identify the factors that contribute to attrition in a university teacher preparation program. A quantitative analysis of Grade Point Averages (GPAs) suggests that low grades in general education courses may negatively impact a candidate’s self-efficacy towards completing the high stakes testing requirement of the Praxis Core exam and therefore serve as early indicators. Proactive measures to address systemic roadblocks are shared.

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The Role Of Syntax In North Carolina's Science Of Reading Policies, Melissa Wren Mar 2026

The Role Of Syntax In North Carolina's Science Of Reading Policies, Melissa Wren

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The purpose of this paper is to explain how a rich understanding of syntax has the potential to contribute to teacher agency within Science of Reading policies. This paper begins with a discussion of the relationship between the Science of Reading and North Carolina’s Excellent Schools Act of 2021. Next, existing literature related to syntax and literacy theories is discussed. This section is followed by an examination of how syntax is represented in competencies for preservice teachers and elementary students in North Carolina. After that, evidence-based practices to support syntax are explained. Finally, a discussion of how stakeholders may juxtapose …

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Ensuring Excellence: Using Concept Maps To Evaluate Preservice Teacher Understanding Of Differentiated Instruction, Jeremy Lopuch, Debra Lockwood Mar 2026

Ensuring Excellence: Using Concept Maps To Evaluate Preservice Teacher Understanding Of Differentiated Instruction, Jeremy Lopuch, Debra Lockwood

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The purpose of this investigation is to examine the usefulness of concept maps to assess course content knowledge for teacher candidates. Participants included undergraduate special education preservice students in a class on differentiation instructional strategies. A pretest and posttest design were used to administer concept maps as a form of differentiated assessment to teacher candidates in the course. Based on the results, the authors concluded concept maps were potentially a useful method to measure student knowledge. Implications and suggestions for future research will be discussed.

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Parents Of Students With Disabilities' Perceptions Of At-Home District Support During The Covid-19 Crisis, Carol Hoyle, Matthew Collier, Nita Brewer Mar 2026

Parents Of Students With Disabilities' Perceptions Of At-Home District Support During The Covid-19 Crisis, Carol Hoyle, Matthew Collier, Nita Brewer

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

During the COVID-19 pandemic, special education instruction has been greatly impacted. Parents have faced numerous challenges as educational services became home-based. This study was designed to gather the experiences of parents or caregivers of students with individualized education programs (IEPs) provided home educational supports by their child’s school district during this pandemic. Qualitative and quantitative analysis were completed and the survey results are presented in order to assist educators as they modify and make plans for providing home/online instruction for students with IEPs.

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Now I Know Someone With A Disability: Using Fiction To Help General Education Preservice Teachers Understand The Inclusion Classroom, Suzanne Horn, Cheryl Morgan, Annette Heim Mar 2026

Now I Know Someone With A Disability: Using Fiction To Help General Education Preservice Teachers Understand The Inclusion Classroom, Suzanne Horn, Cheryl Morgan, Annette Heim

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This case study reports on a general education, preservice teacher book club. The club read young adult literature in which the central character had an intellectual disability. Although all fears were not alleviated, general education preservice teachers reported a higher comfort level about teaching in inclusive classrooms after seeing life through the eyes of their fictional character. Getting to know their character gave them a level of exposure to a disabled person with a disability they may have been too uncomfortable to explore with a “real” person. With this new understanding, preservice teachers had a context in which to share …

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Preservice Teachers' Perceived Self-Efficacy After Engaging In Mock Interviews, Robin K. Franklin, Justin Mitchell Mar 2026

Preservice Teachers' Perceived Self-Efficacy After Engaging In Mock Interviews, Robin K. Franklin, Justin Mitchell

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This mixedmethods action research study examined the impact mock interviews had on pre-service teachers’ perceptions related to professional job interviewing when implemented within a college of education’s early childhood and elementary senior education methods block. Face-to-face mock interviews were added in hopes to enhance teaching methods in the College of Education’s undergraduate senior block and empower future educators toward excellence in the field of education. The results from the study included both quantitative Likert scale and qualitative constructed response survey items. After interpreting the quantitative and qualitative data separately, the researchers examined areas of intersection from the data to distill …

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The Unlikely Outcome Of A Struggling Kindergartner: A Cognitive Rags-To-Riches Tale, Amanda M. Butler Mar 2026

The Unlikely Outcome Of A Struggling Kindergartner: A Cognitive Rags-To-Riches Tale, Amanda M. Butler

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

Despite teachers’ implementation of research-based strategies, many students fail to make adequate progress. In some cases, this stems from a neurophysiological response that is beyond the teacher’s and student’s control. Drawing on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, unintended findings from a previous study illuminate a larger, deeply convoluted issue that will promote unique conversations in education circles. These findings bear significant discoveries that could alter the trajectory for failing students and elevate the teaching profession.

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Full Issue: Volume 15, Number 1, Fall 2021, Judy Beck, Susan Fernandez Mar 2026

Full Issue: Volume 15, Number 1, Fall 2021, Judy Beck, Susan Fernandez

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Teaching About The Industrial Revolution Using Local Landmarks: Engaging Students With Community History, Wren Bareiss, Rebecca Mueller, Ann Merryman Mar 2026

Teaching About The Industrial Revolution Using Local Landmarks: Engaging Students With Community History, Wren Bareiss, Rebecca Mueller, Ann Merryman

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

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Full Issue: Volume 14, Number 2, Spring 2021, Judy Beck, Susan Fernandez Mar 2026

Full Issue: Volume 14, Number 2, Spring 2021, Judy Beck, Susan Fernandez

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

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Science Teaching Self-Efficacy: Experiential Learning For Middle Level Preservice Teachers, Michiko Mcclary, Hershell N. Proctor-Walden, Nathan Chaplin Iii Mar 2026

Science Teaching Self-Efficacy: Experiential Learning For Middle Level Preservice Teachers, Michiko Mcclary, Hershell N. Proctor-Walden, Nathan Chaplin Iii

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The study aim was to determine whether participation in an experiential learning activity had an impact on preservice teachers' science teaching self-efficacy. Four preservice middle level mathematics and science teachers attending a small, private, four-year liberal arts, historically black college or university participated in the study. They attended a one-week STEM institute facilitated by subject matter experts to investigate and practice STEM pedagogical strategies. We used a mixed-methods design incorporating quantitative (pre-post survey comparisons) and qualitative data (reflection essays and a focus group) to examine the impact of participating in an experiential learning activity on preservice teachers' preparation to teach …

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A Matter Of Time: Rethinking The Rti Process For English Language Learners, Eric J. López, Mariya T. Davis Mar 2026

A Matter Of Time: Rethinking The Rti Process For English Language Learners, Eric J. López, Mariya T. Davis

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The Response to Intervention (RTI) process is being used to assist all students, including English Language Learners (ELLs), who are experiencing academic difficulties and potentially qualifying for special education services. This article discusses suggestions for improving the RTI process by incorporating congruent time frames within the model and aligning it with timing necessary for language acquisition in ELLs. In addition, practical recommendations for expanding the expertise of current and future educators are presented to assist in providing effective services to ELLs students in the RTI process.

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Preparing Culturally Responsive Teachers: Preservice Teacher Attitudes Toward Linguistic Diversity In The Classroom, Winston Vaughan Mar 2026

Preparing Culturally Responsive Teachers: Preservice Teacher Attitudes Toward Linguistic Diversity In The Classroom, Winston Vaughan

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

This article examines preservice teachers' attitudes toward linguistically and culturally diverse students. Students completed a 17-item 5-point Likert type scale questionnaire ranging from 1= strongly agree to 5= strongly disagree to measure attitudes toward linguistically diverse students. A quantitative research methodology was used to collect and analyze the data focusing on descriptive statistics for this purpose. Results indicate that preservice teachers had positive attitudes toward accepting linguistically diverse students into society and schools.

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Learning To Think Fast And Slow: The Impact Of A Cognitive-Based Curriculum For An Introductory Education Course, Austin M. Hitt Ii Mar 2026

Learning To Think Fast And Slow: The Impact Of A Cognitive-Based Curriculum For An Introductory Education Course, Austin M. Hitt Ii

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The purpose of this article is to present a cognitive based framework for teaching an introductory secondary education course. In order to make the content applicable to preservice teachers in diverse content areas, the course was presented using the conceptual lens of cognitive science. Specifically, the curriculum was related to the System I / System II dual cognitive processing model. The model explains the two ways or systems that humans think about the world around them. One system, System I, effortlessly produces intuitive, often emotion-laden thoughts. System I is the default thinking system and is used to resolve routine, everyday …

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Difficult Discussions: Critical Conversations As A Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practice In The College Classroom, Crystal Glover, Sherell Fuller Mar 2026

Difficult Discussions: Critical Conversations As A Culturally Sustaining Teaching Practice In The College Classroom, Crystal Glover, Sherell Fuller

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

As women of color in academia committed to matters of equity and inclusion, we remain undaunted by the idea of having difficult, but necessary discussions on race and ethnicity in the college classroom. After years of facilitating these types of conversations among mostly white, middle class, female teacher candidates, we began to notice an even greater reluctance than normal on the part of our students to authentically engage in difficult discussions in the classroom. As the sociopolitical climate within the United States shifted and became more divisive along racial and political lines, those divisions found their way into our classrooms. …

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Seeing Is Believing: Repeated Reading And Video Self-Modeling To Improve Reading, Jeremy Lopuch Mar 2026

Seeing Is Believing: Repeated Reading And Video Self-Modeling To Improve Reading, Jeremy Lopuch

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

The purpose of this article is to describe the procedures of repeated reading and video self-modeling to improve reading outcomes for struggling students. An illustrated case study will be used to outline the individual steps of the intervention package. Information is also provided so teachers can evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures with individual students.

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Full Issue: Volume 13, Number 1, Fall 2019, Julie Jones Mar 2026

Full Issue: Volume 13, Number 1, Fall 2019, Julie Jones

Teacher Education Journal of South Carolina

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