SRATE 2015 2:00 - 2:50 pm
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH ALDRICH
Keepin’ It Real: Exemplary, Novice, African-American Teachers Reflect on Teacher Preparation Ms. Morgan Faison, Emory University This study examines the relationship between teacher preparation experiences in four types of preparation institutions and the practices and beliefs of exemplary, novice, African-American teachers. Findings indicate that program components varied by institution and had significant positive and negative consequences for these teachers in complex ways. Facilitator: Dr. Andrea Lewis
ALEXANDER Today’s Dream Keepers: Exploring the Personal and Professional Beliefs of Teachers Who Successfully Provide Literacy Instruction to African American Males in Grades 3-5 Dr. LaTeshia Warren, Georgia Gwinnett College The purpose of this study is to describe the personal and professional beliefs of teachers who were successful with providing literacy instruction to elementary school African-American males in a Title I elementary school. This study examines the literacy practices of teachers and their beliefs about African American males. Facilitator: Dr. Nicole Taylor
DUBIGNON Helping Teacher Candidates Understand the edTPA Prior to Student Teaching Dr. Geri Collins, Dr. William Lacefield, Dr. Jacquelyn Culpepper, and Dr. Margaret Morris, Mercer University Session participants will explore ideas for preparing teacher candidates for success on the edTPA. Presenters will share learning segment and lesson plan templates that candidates may use to explore aspects of the edTPA, associated rubrics, ideas for scope and sequence of edTPA exposure, and strategies for examining theory and best practice. Facilitator: Dr. Natasha Ramsay-Jordan
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