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Peer reviewedPreskill, Stephen – Journal of Teacher Education, 1998
Teacher educators can exploit a variety of types of teacher narratives to help develop new and veteran teachers. This paper explains the significance of the second self and details five narrative forms (the narratives of social criticism, apprenticeship, reflective practice, journey, and hope). A final section describes how to use narratives of…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHilliard, Asa G., III – Journal of Teacher Education, 2000
High-stakes standardized testing cannot be considered a reform tool for increasing student achievement. Teaching quality is critical in student achievement. Teachers can become powerful agents in raising students' academic achievement levels, regardless of common barriers (e.g., poverty and bilingualism). The extreme focus on high-stakes testing…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Elementary Secondary Education
