English Education, Vol. 33, No. 3, April 2001

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• The Spelling Symposium: Examining a Critical Event in the History of a Schoolwide Teacher-Research Group

  Kelly Chandler-Olcott

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  Abstract: Suggests a symposium of teacher researchers represents benefits educators can reap when they take charge of their own professional development, but it also represents barriers they can encounter when they seek to create structures where decisions are negotiated and multiple perspectives heard. Explores these tensions and considers implications. Suggests directions for future research with teacher-research groups.

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• Constructing Firebreaks Against High-Stakes Testing

  Diane Zigo

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  Abstract: Notes impact of high-stakes language arts assessments on teachers in Georgia rural districts. Provides additional support for what many English teachers already believe--that rich classroom discussion, reading from a variety of texts, student-centered writing assignments, and metacognitive awareness of one's reading and writing strategies contribute to successful student performances on even the most narrowly conceived high-stakes tests.

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• Professional Development That Mingles Word Wizards and Number Crunchers

  Beth Stroble and Karen S. Karp

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  Abstract: Describes a summer institute designed to connect those self-identified "word wizards" and "number crunchers"--those teachers who might name themselves as either more comfortable with written literacy or with numeracy. Concludes that teachers need professional development that provides the opportunity to team with others (different disciplines, different grade levels, different ranges of experiences) in an environment that encourages team exploration.

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• Conversations from the Commission: Negotiating the Tensions in the Preparation of Teachers with Disabilities

  Cynthia A. Bowman and Katherine Barr

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  Abstract: Suggests the most significant barriers that preservice teachers with disabilities face are negative attitudes, accessibility issues, and employment opportunities. Raises awareness of disability issues. Suggests guidelines to assist teacher educators in preparation of teachers with disabilities. Considers the definition of disability, identification of preservice teachers with disabilities, and continuing goals of the Commission on the Preparation of Teachers with Disabilities.

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• Beginning Words: The Power of Teacher Inquiry: Toward Meaningful Professional Development and Educational Reform

  Dana L. Fox and Cathy Fleischer

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• BookTalk: Infinite Combinations of the Literate Self

  Todd DeStigter

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