The present study employed a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of a 6-hr mandatory stress management and well-being program for preservice teachers. A program group of 157 preservice teachers (M[subscript age]= 22.46 years; 88% women) completed the program as well as baseline, post program, and follow-up…

In the context of the COVID-19 restrictions and the pivot to online teaching and learning, teacher educators were forced to consider new spaces for School Placement and the assessment of these new sites of practice. This paper explores the process of the redesigning of the assessment of school placement components from the perspective of ten…

In teacher training, it is important to support prospective teachers as they become reflective practitioners. The aim of the study was to discover what, in the opinion of student teachers, are the advantages and disadvantages of using a video diary for learning purposes compared to a written diary. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 34…

The writing instruction preparation problem is complex and composed of a series of mutually reinforcing issues that are rarely ameliorated in teacher education programs (TEPs). Preservice teachers (PSTs) must critically examine their own writing experiences and instruction; however, such opportunities are not typically present in TEPs. This…

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is used to describe the knowledge teachers use to teach a specific subject to a specific audience. Although PCK is linked to student success and motivation, relatively little is known about the PCK of geography teachers. Through a mixed methods approach, we surveyed a group of 73 Dutch pre-service teachers in…

Clinical reasoning is a complex process whereby psychologists review a large amount of data to generate diagnostic conclusions. Limited research has studied clinical reasoning specific to psychoeducational assessment. In this study, we used a think-aloud protocol to examine trainees' and licensed practitioners' clinical reasoning as they completed…

Mathematics is a core academic subject, regardless of grade level or setting. Everyone uses mathematics in their everyday life, so being competent in basic mathematics is critical to independent living. One thing teachers can do to ensure learners are learning the mathematics concepts being taught is to diagnose and remediate the errors they are…

In Türkiye, the science teacher education programme changed in 2018. While physics, chemistry and biology courses were taught through theoretical and laboratory applications in the previous programme (Programme-I), the course hours of these courses were reduced and laboratory hours were abolished in the new programme (Programme-II). The present…

This study explores teacher candidates' perceptions of teacher leadership knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired during their teacher preparation programs. Using the "Teacher Leadership Teacher Self-Assessment Tool (American Institute for Research, 2017)," candidates from five licensure areas (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle…

In this paper, we, university instructors, explore the possibilities of Forum Theater and its potential significance for preparing future/practicing teachers to work with bi/multilingual populations. Inspired by a 4-trans+ approach, we use arts and community-based (ACB) pedagogies influenced by Arts Practice Research. Our analysis reveals the…

This study investigates the impact of constructivist teaching methods on achievement and misconceptions in mechanics, with a focus on gender differences. The research involved 88 first-year physics students enrolled in the physics teacher training program. Using a quasi-experimental design, students were divided into experimental (constructivist…

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continue to be essential elements within successful education. Inherently, educators are at the forefront of facilitating DEI-focused learning spaces at all levels. Thus, programs preparing future educators must include attention to DEI. The current study explored the growth of future educators in DEI during…

Media scrutiny of initial teacher education (ITE) programs in Australia has been intense in recent years, with particular attention being drawn to ITE graduate preparedness to teach. Simultaneously there is a worldwide shortage of graduate teachers to fill gaping holes in teacher workforces, and a decline in community perceptions of the role…

Research has shown there are algebra concepts elementary teachers can introduce that help prepare elementary students for the eventual transition to algebra (e.g., the relational interpretation of the equal sign). "Early algebra" refers to the use of informal approaches to introduce such concepts to elementary students. "Strip…

Pre-service formal educator training is well-established in both practice and research, with future teachers participating in rigorous pedagogical and practical training through partnerships with local school districts. However, the training for pre-service non-formal educators is less researched and available. Environmental education literature…