Teacher Education Yearbook XXVI Building upon Inspirations and Aspirations with Hope, Courage, and Strength

Nancy P. Gallavan, PhD, professor of Teacher Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Central Arkansas, specializes in classroom assessments, cultural competence, social studies education, and internship supervision in their nationally recognized MAT Program. With 20 years of experience in K-12 education, 25 years of experience in higher education, and 180+ peer-reviewed publications across her areas of expertise, Nancy has received awards for teaching, service, and scholarship. Notably, Nancy served as the 2013-14 ATE President and was honored as a 2013 KDP Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Chapter inaugural member and a 2016 ATE Distinguished Member.LeAnn G. Putney, PhD, is a full professor in educational psychology at UNLV. Her ethnographic and action research projects have focused on how teachers and students construct responsible communities for academic success in K-12 schools. She has examined teacher and collective classroom efficacy from a Vygotskian perspective to illustrate how efficacy can be developed and enhanced. She also co-authored A Vision of Vygotsky, a book on Vygotskian theories related to pedagogical principles for teachers. LeAnn co-founded Innovations International Charter School of NV (IICSN) and serves as Director of Research and Governing Body President.

• IntroductionSection I: Teachers and TeachingSection I: Introduction1. What Teacher Candidates Believe About Teaching and LearningNancy Caukin, Middle Tennessee State University2. College Students’ Perceptions of the Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Higher Education: The Students’ Voice Leona M. Johnson, Hampton University3. Analyzing Hope, Strength, and Courage to Enhance the Efficacy of Teacher Education Interns and SupervisorsNancy P. Gallavan, University of Central Arkansas and Jennifer P. Merritt, University of Central Arkansas4. Collaboration: A Skill that must be Explicitly Taught Heather K. Dillard, Middle Tennessee State University5. Field Experiences with Children of Trauma: Supporting Emotionally and Psychologically Injured Children (EPICs): Value Beyond Institutional MeasureJayne M. Leh, The Pennsylvania State University Berks Campus6. Inspiring Teachers across the Professional Continuum through Collaborative Coaching and Lesson StudyJennifer M. Suh, George Mason University and Kim Dockery, Educational Consultant7. Strengthening Culturally Responsive Teaching through Existing Professional Development School PartnershipsEmily Reeves, Midwestern State University and Angela Malone Cartwright Midwestern State University and Daphney L. Curry Midwestern State University8. Teacher Candidates’ Courage in Developing Cultural Capacity through an Aboriginal Co-Curricular Community Service-Learning ProgramGlenda L. Black, Nipissing University and Mair Greenfield, Nipissing UniversitySection I: SummarySection II: Leaders and LeadingSection II: Introduction9. Preparing the Leaders/Teachers of Tomorrow by Improving the Well-Being of Teachers TodayDenise Deemers , University of Central Arkansas10. “I need collaboration too!”: Exploring the Nature of Collaboration between a Literacy Coach and University Teacher CollaboratorGrace Kang, Illinois State University11. Charter School Special Educators: Expressions of Hope, Courage, and Strength Sarah Irvine Belsen, American University12. A Telling Case of the Principal’s Role in Fostering Teacher and Collective EfficacyLeAnn G. Putney, University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Shelley Nordick, Jordan School District and Suzanne H Jones, Utah State University13. Preparing Elementary School Mathematics Specialists: Aspirations for a University Endorsement ProgramSusan Swars Auslander, Georgia State University, Stephanie Z. Smith, Georgia State University, Marvin E. Smith, Kennesaw State University14. Fighting for Hope and Inspiration: Developing Reflective Spaces for Leaders in Elementary School MathematicsRyan Flessner, Butler University, Courtney Flessner, Indiana University, Katherine Reed,Hinkle Creek Elementary School, Susan Adamson, Butler University15. The Impact of Privatized Funding in Education and a Proposal for ReformTodd Cherner, Portland State University and Catherine M. Scott, Coastal Carolina University16. Are You a Hope Buster or a Hope Muster?Angela Webster, University of Central ArkansasSection II: Summary