Are they ready to teach students how to do research? An examination of secondary teacher education programs

Abstract

Background for the Study: Current understanding of reading and writing has evolved from establishing a theoretical connection between the two processes to emphasizing the role context plays in shaping reading comprehension and the writing production (Greene & Ackerman, 1995). In the first section of this paper, research is discussed related to the complex combination of reading and writing strategies Teaching Research in Teacher Preparation 145 required when students research a topic. Next, attention will be focused on the disciplines (science, social studies, mathematics, or English) in which students are conducting research and how these disciplines provide a context that influences the research process and the product (Greene & Ackerman, 1995; Shanahan & Shanahan, 2008). This article begins on page 144 in the yearbook.

Reference

Ruiz, A. M., & Many, J. E. (2009). Are they ready to teach students how to do research? An examination of secondary teacher education programs. In R. T. Jiménez, V. J. Risko, M. K. Hundley, & D. W. Rowe (Eds.), 58th Yearbook of the National Reading Conference (p. 144). Oak Creek, WI: National Reading Conference.

Journal

Yearbook of the National Reading Conference

Analysis

Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?

yes

Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?

Research Approach

Document Analysis
hybrid methodology
Qualitiative

Geographic Setting

Georgia

Institutional Context

University based

Certification Level

Secondary

Programatic Focus

not stated

Research Location Context

University

Preservice Participants

University Professors (teacher educators)

Preservice Sample Size

Other Participant Data

Syllabi from teacher preparation program

Duration of Data Collection

Not clear

Data Sources

course materials
Document Analysis
Interviews
Questionnaire
Survey

Data Analysis Tools

coding (non-specific)
Document analysis

Researcher Positionality

Outside (not directly invested in the program or operations)

Research Questions

examine secondary teacher preparation in one state to understand how prospective teachers across the disciplines were prepared to teach their secondary students to do research.
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes