Pa. Teacher Educator

The Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators
A State Unit of the Association of Teacher Educators
and The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

Pennsylvania Teacher Educator
Articles Published (by volume)

Volume & Year Title Author(s) and Affiliation(s)

Volume 1
Fall 2002 Finding the Best Teachers: A Study of Relationships Among SAT, GPA, Praxis Series Test Scores, and Teaching Ratings Terry W. Blume, Elizabethtown College
Richard J. O'Grady, Elizabethtown College

Reality Bytes: Exploring First-Year Teacher Journals with Preservice Teachers Jonelle E. Pool, Gettysburg College
Eric Ashenffelder, Mechanicsburg Intermediate School
Brendon Clark, Carlisle High School
Charles Dittrich, New Hope-Solebury High School

Learning to Teach: The Lived Experience of Being an Intern in a Professional Development School Belinda G. Gimbert, Penn State University

Packing for the Future: Best Practices in Secondary Mathematics Methods Courses Thomas A. Evitts, Shippensburg University
Jane M. Wilburne, Shippensburg University

The Role of Rubrics in Reflective Practice: Moving Preservice Teachers from "Goal-Seeking" to "Goal-Getting" Dispositions Connie M. Moss, Duquesne University
Kathleen A. Gosnell, Duquesne University
Susan M. Brookhart, Duquesne University
Jacqueline Haber, Duquesne University

Opening Students' Minds to Other Cultures Wei Wei Cai, West Chester University
Gail G. Bollin, West Chester University

Beginning Teachers' Reflections on Their Preservice Training Denise G. Meister, Penn State University

A Comparison of Two Approaches to Meeting NCATE 2000 Standards John R. Ward, Millersville University
Suzanne S. McCotter, Millersville University

Promoting the Development of a Personal Philosophy of Teaching in Prospective Secondary Science Teachers Barbara A. Crawford, Penn State University
Vincent N. Lunetta, Penn State University

Volume 2
Fall 2003 The Act of Performance: Re-thinking Teaching and Teacher Education Through an Undergraduate Course Experience David M. Dees, Kent State University
Casee Campbell, Gannon University
Jayme Jones, Gannon University
Susan C. Pennock, Gannon University
Melissa Samad, Gannon University graduate

A Dialogue in Diversity: Taking the First Step Jocelynn L. Smrekar, Clarion University of PA
Melissa J. Marks, Univ. of Pittsburgh at Greensburg

The Use of Grade Point Averages to Improve the Quality of Novice Teachers: Consequences and Risks John Criswell, Edinboro University of PA

Fifth-Year Teacher: From Mentored to Mentoring Kathleen Sillman, Bellefonte Area SD & Penn State Univ.
Thomas M. Dana, University of Florida
Matthew Miller, Central York School District

Assessing Computer Technology Training in Teacher Education Programs Vahid Motamedia, Gannon University
Linda M. Fleming, Gannon University

Proactive Planning for Inclusive Lessons Ellen Fennick, Widener University

Preservice Teachers Taught Classroom Technology by Inservice Teachers John H. Durnin, Villanova University

Challenging Prior Beliefs and Media Representations of Teachers Through Dialogue and Reflection Debra M. Freedman, Penn State University

Volume 3
Fall 2004 The Normal School Curriculum: Slippery Rock State Normal School of Pennsylvania as a Case Study Mark Mraz, Slippery Rock University of PA
Mary Vetere, Slippery Rock University of PA
Marjorie Wuthrick, Slippery Rock University of PA

Developing Candidates' Confidence to Teach Reading: The Influence of Action Research in a Professional Development School Setting Suzanne M. Rose, Slippery Rock University of PA

Developing Preservice Teachers' Competency with Academic Standards: An Instructional Framework Mary Kropiewnicki, Wilkes University
Lynn Baynum, Shippensburg University of PA

Self-reflective Profile and Microteaching: Exploring a Route to Learning to Teach Science Rose M. Pringle, University of Florida
Courtney A. Johnson, University of Florida

Improving Teaching and learning with Instructional Rubrics Kay A. Chick, Penn State Altoona

Toward Change in Teacher Preparation: A Case Study in Change Diane Nelson Bryen, Temple University
Brian Berry, Holy Family University
Patricia Creegan, Temple University

Volume 4
Fall 2005 Co-teaching as an Alternative to the "Take-over" Phenomenon Bernard Badiali, Penn State University
Donna J. Hammond, Madeira High School

Preparing Preservice Teachers to Create Positive Learning Environments in Culturally Diverse Classrooms Ruth McKoy Lowery, University of Florida
Donna Sabis-Burns, University of Florida
Shawn Brown, Reinhardt College, Georgia

Teachers' Views on Danielson's Evaluation Model: What Teacher Educators Should Know Tina M. Sweeley, Marple Newtown School District
Bernard R. Brogan, Widener University

Reforming Teacher Education Practices: Linking Research and School-Based Knowledge Deborah S. Yost, La Salle University

What Teacher Educators Discovered About Assistive Technology in Schools Ellen Fennick, Kean University
Kathleen A. Bowes, Widener University

The Status of Environmental Education in Pennsylvania's Elementary Teacher Education Programs Thomas Mastrilli, West Chester University

Volume 5
Fall 2006 Reconceptualizing Preservice Teachers' Field Experiences Through a Structured Reflection Model Jane Keat, Penn State Harrisburg
Mary Napoli, Penn State Harrisburg
Karthigeyan Subramaniam, Penn State Harrisburg
Jane Wilburne, Penn State Harrisburg

John Dewey as Teacher Mark Mraz, Slippery Rock University

The Culture Learning Process in Higher Education: An Examination of Cultural Awareness and Culturally Responsive Teaching Kimetta R. Hairston, Penn State Harrisburg

Preparing Beginning Teachers to Develop Effective Relationships with Students' Families Pamela A. Kramer, East Stroudsburg University of PA

Creating a Winning Classroom Environment: Engaging Students and Minimizing Behavioral Disruptions in the Secondary Classroom Linda Norris, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Kelly Jean Norris, Central High School, SD of Philadelphia

Teaching Large Classes: Techniques and Strategies for Effective Course Management Patricia Kolencik, Clarion University of PA
Joyce Overly, Clarion University of PA

Arenas of Work within a PDS Framework: An Emerging System of Data, Literature, and Experience Claudia Balach, Slippery Rock University of PA
George Szymanski, Duquesne University

MANUSCRIPT EVALUATION FORM

Volume & Year	Title	Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
Volume 1 Fall 2002	Finding the Best Teachers: A Study of Relationships Among SAT, GPA, Praxis Series Test Scores, and Teaching Ratings	Terry W. Blume, Elizabethtown College Richard J. O'Grady, Elizabethtown College
	Reality Bytes: Exploring First-Year Teacher Journals with Preservice Teachers	Jonelle E. Pool, Gettysburg College Eric Ashenffelder, Mechanicsburg Intermediate School Brendon Clark, Carlisle High School Charles Dittrich, New Hope-Solebury High School
	Learning to Teach: The Lived Experience of Being an Intern in a Professional Development School	Belinda G. Gimbert, Penn State University
	Packing for the Future: Best Practices in Secondary Mathematics Methods Courses	Thomas A. Evitts, Shippensburg University Jane M. Wilburne, Shippensburg University
	The Role of Rubrics in Reflective Practice: Moving Preservice Teachers from "Goal-Seeking" to "Goal-Getting" Dispositions	Connie M. Moss, Duquesne University Kathleen A. Gosnell, Duquesne University Susan M. Brookhart, Duquesne University Jacqueline Haber, Duquesne University
	Opening Students' Minds to Other Cultures	Wei Wei Cai, West Chester University Gail G. Bollin, West Chester University
	Beginning Teachers' Reflections on Their Preservice Training	Denise G. Meister, Penn State University
	A Comparison of Two Approaches to Meeting NCATE 2000 Standards	John R. Ward, Millersville University Suzanne S. McCotter, Millersville University
	Promoting the Development of a Personal Philosophy of Teaching in Prospective Secondary Science Teachers	Barbara A. Crawford, Penn State University Vincent N. Lunetta, Penn State University
Volume 2 Fall 2003	The Act of Performance: Re-thinking Teaching and Teacher Education Through an Undergraduate Course Experience	David M. Dees, Kent State University Casee Campbell, Gannon University Jayme Jones, Gannon University Susan C. Pennock, Gannon University Melissa Samad, Gannon University graduate
	A Dialogue in Diversity: Taking the First Step	Jocelynn L. Smrekar, Clarion University of PA Melissa J. Marks, Univ. of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
	The Use of Grade Point Averages to Improve the Quality of Novice Teachers: Consequences and Risks	John Criswell, Edinboro University of PA
	Fifth-Year Teacher: From Mentored to Mentoring	Kathleen Sillman, Bellefonte Area SD & Penn State Univ. Thomas M. Dana, University of Florida Matthew Miller, Central York School District
	Assessing Computer Technology Training in Teacher Education Programs	Vahid Motamedia, Gannon University Linda M. Fleming, Gannon University
	Proactive Planning for Inclusive Lessons	Ellen Fennick, Widener University
	Preservice Teachers Taught Classroom Technology by Inservice Teachers	John H. Durnin, Villanova University
	Challenging Prior Beliefs and Media Representations of Teachers Through Dialogue and Reflection	Debra M. Freedman, Penn State University
Volume 3 Fall 2004	The Normal School Curriculum: Slippery Rock State Normal School of Pennsylvania as a Case Study	Mark Mraz, Slippery Rock University of PA Mary Vetere, Slippery Rock University of PA Marjorie Wuthrick, Slippery Rock University of PA
	Developing Candidates' Confidence to Teach Reading: The Influence of Action Research in a Professional Development School Setting	Suzanne M. Rose, Slippery Rock University of PA
	Developing Preservice Teachers' Competency with Academic Standards: An Instructional Framework	Mary Kropiewnicki, Wilkes University Lynn Baynum, Shippensburg University of PA
	Self-reflective Profile and Microteaching: Exploring a Route to Learning to Teach Science	Rose M. Pringle, University of Florida Courtney A. Johnson, University of Florida
	Improving Teaching and learning with Instructional Rubrics	Kay A. Chick, Penn State Altoona
	Toward Change in Teacher Preparation: A Case Study in Change	Diane Nelson Bryen, Temple University Brian Berry, Holy Family University Patricia Creegan, Temple University
Volume 4 Fall 2005	Co-teaching as an Alternative to the "Take-over" Phenomenon	Bernard Badiali, Penn State University Donna J. Hammond, Madeira High School
	Preparing Preservice Teachers to Create Positive Learning Environments in Culturally Diverse Classrooms	Ruth McKoy Lowery, University of Florida Donna Sabis-Burns, University of Florida Shawn Brown, Reinhardt College, Georgia
	Teachers' Views on Danielson's Evaluation Model: What Teacher Educators Should Know	Tina M. Sweeley, Marple Newtown School District Bernard R. Brogan, Widener University
	Reforming Teacher Education Practices: Linking Research and School-Based Knowledge	Deborah S. Yost, La Salle University
	What Teacher Educators Discovered About Assistive Technology in Schools	Ellen Fennick, Kean University Kathleen A. Bowes, Widener University
	The Status of Environmental Education in Pennsylvania's Elementary Teacher Education Programs	Thomas Mastrilli, West Chester University
Volume 5 Fall 2006	Reconceptualizing Preservice Teachers' Field Experiences Through a Structured Reflection Model	Jane Keat, Penn State Harrisburg Mary Napoli, Penn State Harrisburg Karthigeyan Subramaniam, Penn State Harrisburg Jane Wilburne, Penn State Harrisburg
	John Dewey as Teacher	Mark Mraz, Slippery Rock University
	The Culture Learning Process in Higher Education: An Examination of Cultural Awareness and Culturally Responsive Teaching	Kimetta R. Hairston, Penn State Harrisburg
	Preparing Beginning Teachers to Develop Effective Relationships with Students' Families	Pamela A. Kramer, East Stroudsburg University of PA
	Creating a Winning Classroom Environment: Engaging Students and Minimizing Behavioral Disruptions in the Secondary Classroom	Linda Norris, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Kelly Jean Norris, Central High School, SD of Philadelphia
	Teaching Large Classes: Techniques and Strategies for Effective Course Management	Patricia Kolencik, Clarion University of PA Joyce Overly, Clarion University of PA
	Arenas of Work within a PDS Framework: An Emerging System of Data, Literature, and Experience	Claudia Balach, Slippery Rock University of PA George Szymanski, Duquesne University