UAPB professors co-author article
An article written by two University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff professors is featured in a recent edition of the ArATE Action in Arkansas Teacher Education Journal.
G. Machell Dailey and Stacy Luckett are the authors of “Teach P.R.I.D.E. Academy: Preparing Teacher Candidates for Student Internships,” according to a news release.
Dailey is the Master of Arts in Teaching program coordinator and Luckett is an assistant professor/coordinator in the Educational Leadership Program.
UAPB’s School of Education has embraced the PR.I.D.E. acronym — perseverance, rapport, integrity, determination, and equity, according to the article.
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The article provides detailed insight into UAPB’s Teach P.R.I.D.E. Academy, a two-day training program that helps teacher candidates develop skills and strategies before starting their teaching careers in the classroom setting.
“Each value is intended to guide and shape how future educators are trained; as a result, these dispositions encourage candidates to grow professionally and personally,” Dailey and Luckett wrote.
The academy covers teaching methods, classroom management techniques, lesson planning, and edTPA evaluation procedures while fostering a collaborative environment through partnerships with mentors and school officials. TPA provides targeted training sessions to build the confidence and competence needed for teachers to successfully navigate the challenges of the teaching profession.
This article also focuses on how TPA encourages mentor-student collaborations within the program while emphasizing the significance of career development in shaping competent and day-one-ready educators.
According to Dailey, teacher candidates are invited to attend the academy, held every semester right before the pre-service teachers start their internships.
The next training session will take place in August. Trainers include current faculty, UAPB alumni currently serving in the field, and some outside partners at neighboring universities.
“We believe all students can achieve success if given the proper tools. That is what the academy is – a toolkit full of resources and a network of mentors that believe in the success of our students,” said Dailey.
Luckett said the key to learning lies in the effectiveness of the instructor.
“We believe that all kids can learn, but how much they learn is shaped by teacher effectiveness. By fostering purposeful learning environments, designing meaningful instruction, delivering engaging lessons, and embracing continuous professional growth, we equip aspiring educators to meet the diverse needs of all students. That is why TEACH P.R.I.D.E. is essential — it empowers student teachers to be reflective practitioners, teach with confidence, embody positive dispositions, use data to drive instruction, and create opportunities for K-12 students to know, grow, and glow,” Luckett said.
An announcement promoting the release of the Fall 2024 edition of the ArATE Action in Arkansas Teacher Education Journal shared the publication’s vision.
“This latest issue showcases exceptional research and thoughtful insights that advance educator preparation across our communities. The caliber of scholarship within these pages reflects the dedication of our volunteer peer reviewers and contributing researchers. Their commitment to excellence strengthens the foundation of teacher education in Arkansas. Each publication demonstrates the outstanding work taking place across Arkansas Teacher Education programs and their profound impact on preparing tomorrow’s educators,” the announcement stated.
Teach P.R.I.D.E. Academy is sponsored in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Institutional Services (Title III, Part B, Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program).
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Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. Sunday and clocks should be moved forward one hour.
Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind residents it is a good time to change batteries in the smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector and check to make sure those devices are in working order.
As a reminder, if you reside in the city limits of Pine Bluff and you do not have a working smoke detector, the fire department will provide one for you at no cost, by calling the department.
A time will be set and members of the fire department will come to your residence and install a smoke detector in your home. Also at this time, a home survey is offered.
In addition, the department also offers an address program by providing reflective, adhesive, numbers for your house and will install them if your home does not have a visible address. This service can help insure a more certain response in case you are in need of emergency services. Free Blood pressure checks are available by stopping by your local Fire Station.
To request a free smoke detector or for more details, call the fire department at (870) 730-2048.