Storytelling as a creative counseling tool for children is well supported in literature (Bradley, Whiting, Hendricks, Parr, & Jones, 2008 Bradley, L., P., B., G. and E. 2008. The use of expressive techniques counseling. Journal Creativity Mental Health, 3: 44–59. doi:doi:10.1080/15401380802023605[Taylor Francis Online] , [Google Scholar]; Burns, 2004 W. 2004. 101 healing stories kids teens: Using metaphors therapy, New York, NY: John Wiley Sons. Pehrsson, 2005 D. 2005. Fictive bibliotherapy...

The purpose of this research was to compare the beliefs and attitudes teachers using flipped versus traditional class model. Survey interview data were collected from a matched sample in-service representing both models large suburban southeastern Texas school district. Attitude Towards Technology Scale, Frequency Involvement in Comfort Teaching Efficacy Scale administered teachers. Additionally, one-on-one interviews further explored teacher associated with impact technology on student...

Disappearing cultural, political and physical boundaries push humanity beyond a one-community perspective. Global citizenry requires set of literacies that affect the ability to communicate effectively, think critically act conscientiously. This challenges educators consider reframing instructional practices curricular content. The authors promote transliterate approach spanning communication platforms, including layered literacies: critical, civic, collaborative, creative, digital,...

Crisis situations are becoming more and prevalent in our society today, as a result, counselors should be aware of the overarching effects various crisis how they can affect their clients. The purpose this study was to examine effect preparedness on beginning counselors’ levels self-efficacy perceived abilities handle interventions. A purposeful sample master’s-level counseling students, enrolled Crises Intervention Preparation course for Mental Health Responders, were administered...

Purpose The need for strong civic education is constant, and teachers are essential to the delivery of in classroom. Teachers confidence competence transform students’ literacy beyond basic levels deeper preparing them navigate complexities American democracy. This study explored impact an intentional course experience examining teacher candidates’ perceptions their perceived ability integrate into curriculum. Design/methodology/approach mixed methods candidates ( n = 119) Data were...

Providing teacher candidates opportunities to engage in experiences modeling effective technology integration could improve confidence/comfort using and support skill development transfer. A purposeful sample of 424 an educational course was administered the Technology Teaching Efficacy Scale assess efficacy levels teaching use technology. The employed environmental education (EE) lessons as foundational curriculum. Findings suggest candidates, who participated that included repeated...

The advent of technology and access to the internet through World Wide Web have stretched traditional ways teaching social studies beyond classroom boundaries. This article explores how teachers can create authentic contextualized cultural experiences for young children by integrating technology. To prepare students expanded responsibilities global citizenship, educators technological tools look token symbols diversity. Meaningful use be an effective way address questions that challenge...

This mixed methods study investigated the influence of peer mentoring on pre-service teachers’ proficiency with technology use after completion an educational course. To measure technology, a convenience sample 83 teachers completed self reported Technology Proficiency Self-Assessment for 21st Century Learning Instrument. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 24 participants to gain perceptions experience and its proficiency. Results indicated statistically significant mean difference in...

Abstract In the 21st century, industries are handling more complex problems than ever before, and skill sets to analyze response becoming increasingly important. Sensing future industry demand for new workforce, educators have begun revamp undergraduate course material contents, especially on understanding classical mechanics. However, it is very challenging students visualize mechanics outcome solutions. A simple-quick-portable experiment in a classroom would create an ideal setting that...

This mixed methods study explored the impact of a collaborative experience on perceptions school librarian candidates (SLCs) and preservice teacher (PTCs) as they worked to integrate technology into lesson plans effectively. The group under investigation consisted 83 PTCs in preparation program who were enrolled selected sections required course graduate students School Library Information Science at same institution. Forty part control 43 treatment group, which received support from SLCs....

Preparing teacher candidates to integrate technology into their future classrooms effectively requires experience in instructional planning that utilizes enhance student learning. Teacher need work with curriculum supports a variety of technologies. Using Project Learning Tree and environmental education (EE), are provided an opportunity standards based curriculum. This approach promotes integration while strengthening the candidates' ability not only foster development well-planned...