Participation Type
Paper
Presentation #1 Title
Voices of Future Teachers: Perceptions of Appalachian Students
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
In this paper presentation the researchers will present their preliminary findings regarding pre-service teachers’ perceptions of rural Appalachian students. The significance of this qualitative study lies in its ability to disclose and describe pre-service teachers’ understanding of Appalachian students located in Appalachian Ohio. Participant narratives were obtained through interviews with pre-service teachers’ who are being prepared at a large 4-year University located in rural Appalachian Ohio. The research findings offer valuable insights into teacher preparation and field placements in rural Appalachian secondary schools. These research findings could potentially inform teacher educators, current and future teachers, educational policy makers, and school administrators, particularly in Appalachian states. Overall, the narratives reported in this study came from future teachers who have minimal field placements in rural Appalachian schools. Additionally, the findings from this exploratory work offer recommendations for future research and educational practice, especially in the area of teacher preparation in rural Appalachian contexts.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Michael Hess is an Associate Professor in the Educational Studies Department in the Patton College of Education at Ohio University. He directs the Patton College Undergraduate Honors Programs.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Tiffany Arnold is from Washington County Ohio and is a doctoral student at Ohio University in Teacher Education focusing on Appalachian Studies.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #3
Connor Fewell is from Delaware County Ohio and is an undergraduate student at Ohio University in the Patton College of Education Honors Program. He is currently a Junior studying AYA Integrated Language Arts.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #4
Tracy Kondrit is from Allegheny County Pennsylvania and is an undergraduate student at Ohio University in the Patton College of Education Honors Program. She is currently a freshman studying Middle Childhood Language Arts and Social Studies.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #5
Amie Musselman is from Pickaway County, Ohio and is an undergraduate student at Ohio University in the Patton College of Education Honors Program. She is currently a sophomore studying Middle Childhood Language Arts and Social Studies.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #6
Meredith Post is from Franklin County Ohio. She is a sophomore at Ohio University studying Middle Childhood Education Language Arts and Math.
Voices of Future Teachers: Perceptions of Appalachian Students
In this paper presentation the researchers will present their preliminary findings regarding pre-service teachers’ perceptions of rural Appalachian students. The significance of this qualitative study lies in its ability to disclose and describe pre-service teachers’ understanding of Appalachian students located in Appalachian Ohio. Participant narratives were obtained through interviews with pre-service teachers’ who are being prepared at a large 4-year University located in rural Appalachian Ohio. The research findings offer valuable insights into teacher preparation and field placements in rural Appalachian secondary schools. These research findings could potentially inform teacher educators, current and future teachers, educational policy makers, and school administrators, particularly in Appalachian states. Overall, the narratives reported in this study came from future teachers who have minimal field placements in rural Appalachian schools. Additionally, the findings from this exploratory work offer recommendations for future research and educational practice, especially in the area of teacher preparation in rural Appalachian contexts.
