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Maher, Pamela A.; Bailey, Janelle M.; Etheridge, Dale A.; Warby, Dale B. – Teacher Education and Practice, 2013
This study investigates the impact of a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) program that provided preservice teachers access to faculty mentors for advice and feedback in the preparation and delivery of science and math content to elementary school students. Fifty preservice teachers attending a 2-year college in the Southwest…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, STEM Education, Two Year Colleges
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Plecki, Margaret; St. John, Elise; Elfers, Ana – Teacher Education and Practice, 2013
This study explores how undergraduates enrolled in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) courses view the K-12 teaching profession. A survey was conducted with a sample of undergraduates in community college and university settings (n = 610). We examine whether undergraduates believe that teaching offers what they value in a…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, STEM Education, Teaching (Occupation), Student Attitudes
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Simpson, Douglas J. – Teacher Education and Practice, 2009
Talking about important events, experiences, and ideas is a crucial societal concern for many reasons. In the field of teacher education, dialogue may be even more difficult because it is sometimes seen as being both essential and troubling. Dialogue is complicated because some people are fearful of open inquiry; others are inclined to rant; and…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Freedom of Speech, Academic Freedom, Democracy