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Teacher Beliefs, Practices, and Preparation for Civic Learning (Table 8)
Sat, April 26, 8:00 to 9:30am MDT (8:00 to 9:30am MDT), The Colorado Convention Center, Floor: Ballroom Level, Four Seasons Ballroom 1Session Type: Roundtable Session
Abstract
In this session, scholars will share research related to teacher preparation, teachers’ beliefs and practices connected to civic learning. One paper focuses on how teachers facilitating youth civic action research projects conceptualize citizenship, and offers insights for enhancing democratic citizenship education and teacher professional development programs. Another paper examines elementary pre-service teachers’ perspectives on information and media literacy, civic learning, and engagement. A third paper explores teacher learning and thoughts after participating in professional development focused on digital civic inquiries. Finally, a fourth paper will share kindergarten teachers' beliefs and practices fostering civic engagement in young learners.
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“I Don’t Remember One Thing About Civics”: Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Ideas About Civic Learning - Daniela Kruel DiGiacomo, University of Kentucky; Laura H. Darolia, University of Kentucky; Carly Muetterties, Common Good; Stephanie Mobley, Civic Lex
Nurturing Engaged Citizenship in Kindergarten: An Exploration of Teacher Beliefs and Practices - Daria Smirnova, University of South Florida; Ilene R. Berson, University of South Florida; Michael J. Berson, University of South Florida
Open and Active: “Good” Citizenship According to Educators Facilitating Civic Action Research in the Classroom - Noa Ovadia, Teachers College, Columbia University; Kampanart Chaiyarat, Teachers College, Columbia University; Beth C. Rubin, Teachers College, Columbia University; Maya Berrol-Young, Teachers College, Columbia University
Preparing for Civic Life in a Digital Age: Supporting Teachers to Teach Digital Civic Inquiries - Shujin Zhong, University of North Florida; Sarah McGrew, University of Maryland; Scot A. Wilson, Indiana University; Madison Kantzer, Office of the State Superintendent of Education