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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Hurst, Beth; Pearman, Cathy J. – Critical Questions in Education, 2013
A critical issue in education today is that many middle and high school students are not able to read on grade level (Alvermann & Rush, 2004; Biancarosa & Snow, 2010; Heller & Greenleaf, 2007; Houge, Geier, & Peyton, 2008). In an effort to deal with the problem, many schools encourage all teachers, regardless of their subject area,…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Teacher Responsibility, Critical Reading, Content Area Reading
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Pearman, Cathy J.; Lefever-Davis, Shirley – Critical Questions in Education, 2012
The self-efficacy of the 12 teacher candidates in this study was negatively impacted by student discipline and classroom management as evidenced by their concern they will not be able to manage a public school classroom. Pre-practicum conversations and planning sessions showed enthusiasm and excitement at the opportunity to teach lessons and…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Teaching, Self Efficacy, Student Attrition