17 articles in this issue
Instruction with the student first in mind is the foundation of all teaching. Techers sharing instructional intervention ideas in relation to challenges in the classroom benefit us all. The articles in volume XXIII of JESP serve as reminders of our purpos... see more
James E. Gentry
This issue will be my last issue as editor of JESP. Since 2006, I have enjoyed my time as assistant editor, co-editor, and finally executive editor. I have learned much about education and the amazing educators in our profession who serve students with en... see more
Ian M. Mette,Bradley W. Davis
School reform policy imposed by state and federal governments have created incredibly complex “solutions” for improving schools, rather than focusing on meaningful improvement efforts such as building relationships with students, increasing communication ... see more
Don Beach
An interview facilitated Dr. Don Beach with a respected advocate for public education in Texas, John Kuhn.
Sara C. Lawrence
How do university-based teacher preparation programs increase relevancy and efficacy of practice on behalf of the school districts and teacher candidates served? This article describes action research of a combination model of teacher preparation th... see more
Patricia Del Toro,Elena Rabinovich,Wowek Sean Kearney,Theresa Garfield Dorel
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Jordan J. Brummett,Brittany Lynn Hott
Bullying is pervasive and prevalent problem in many classrooms. This manuscript provides an overview of bullying and practical strategies that can be used by educators to address bullying at the classroom level. Resources and exemplars are pro... see more
Laura Isbell,April Sanders
Understanding and implementing the most current technology tools is essential in today’s changing classrooms. Technology is now being used as a supplemental tool more frequently and more diversely. As a result, teachers need to stay curr... see more
Tonya D. Jeffery,Cherie A. McCollough,Kim Moore
A national effort is underway to transform teacher education program practices and produce effective and highly qualified teachers for 21st century classrooms. This effort prescribes providing preservice teachers (PSTs) with authentic field-based experien... see more
Daniel Cade Allen
Rural schools face many challenges. From the increased accountability standards to inadequate funding, teachers and administrators alike are utilizing instructional collaboration to raise student achievement. Despite this trend, rural schools ... see more
Mandy E Lusk,Donna Sayman,Staci Zolkoski,Kelly Carrero,Calli Lewis Chui
AbstractTraditionally, co-teaching is discussed with Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers. Recently, researchers have been exploring the concept of co-teaching within institutions of higher education (IHEs). Co-teaching in IHEs can p... see more
Maria Viloria,Puneet Singh Gill,Selina V. Mireles
This paper provides an examination of the relationship between the current state of affairs of STEM attainment and the STEM-specific preparation of principals. The researchers argue that STEMknowledgeable principals can help close the content-specific gap... see more
Sarah Patricia Titus
This article focuses on my experiences as an Undergraduate Research Assistant in two different research projects from the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Mathematics.
Julie Michele Ward
This manuscript examines the importance of digital literacy development and technology integration in teacher education programs. Current traditional college students are referred to as “digital natives” in a world that is overrun by technology.&nbs... see more
Don Beach,Kelley Shaffer
Educators at all levels have a challenge with the application of technological tools. From accountability technology to measure learning progress to instructional technological tools used to support and express learning, critical elements need t... see more
In the last edition of ESP, the Bookshelf focuses on resources to address mindsets. Often students feel they cannot change who they are as students and as people in general. Current research on mindsets debunks this idea. Mindsets are a matter of the mind... see more
Tarleton Stars is an award given to current and past Tarleton students based on recognition for outstanding contributions in the classroom. Administrators, faculty members and ESP members are all eligible to nominate candidates for this award.