Navigating the New Terrain: Preparing Texas Teacher Candidates for the Science of Teaching Reading Constructed Response
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| Title: | Navigating the New Terrain: Preparing Texas Teacher Candidates for the Science of Teaching Reading Constructed Response |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Stephanie Grote-Garcia, Bethanie Pletcher, Jo’Ann Ruiz, Bascolyne Day |
| Source: | Texas Journal of Literacy Education. 2025 12(1):95-113. |
| Availability: | Texas Journal of Literacy Education. Texas Woman's University Department of Reading, MCL 9th Floor, PO Box 425769, Denton, TX 76204. Web site: http://www.talejournal.com/index.php/TJLE |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Intended Audience: | Teachers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Certification, Preservice Teacher Education, Tests, Reading Instruction, Teacher Competencies, Writing Skills, Writing (Composition), Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Reading Skills, Oral Language, Language Skills, Graphemes, Alphabets, Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, Decoding (Reading), Reading Fluency, Vocabulary Development, Morphemes, Syllables, Reading Comprehension |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| ISSN: | 2374-7404 |
| Abstract: | The Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) has implemented new certification requirements, significantly affecting the path for aspiring Pre-K through 8th-grade educators. As of 2022, candidates must pass three exams: the pedagogy and professional responsibility (PPR) exam, a Core Subjects exam, and the newly mandated Science of Teaching Reading (STR) exam. Effective January 1, 2021, the STR exam includes a constructed response component alongside traditional multiple-choice questions, raising proficiency standards by assessing both content knowledge and writing skills. This heightened focus on writing proficiency may pose a distinct challenge for prospective teachers. The current article offers guidance on preparing for the STR exam's constructed response segment, analyzing its requirements, and providing recommendations to develop the necessary skills. The goal is to equip teacher candidates to navigate this demanding aspect of the certification process successfully. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1483036 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) has implemented new certification requirements, significantly affecting the path for aspiring Pre-K through 8th-grade educators. As of 2022, candidates must pass three exams: the pedagogy and professional responsibility (PPR) exam, a Core Subjects exam, and the newly mandated Science of Teaching Reading (STR) exam. Effective January 1, 2021, the STR exam includes a constructed response component alongside traditional multiple-choice questions, raising proficiency standards by assessing both content knowledge and writing skills. This heightened focus on writing proficiency may pose a distinct challenge for prospective teachers. The current article offers guidance on preparing for the STR exam's constructed response segment, analyzing its requirements, and providing recommendations to develop the necessary skills. The goal is to equip teacher candidates to navigate this demanding aspect of the certification process successfully. |
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| ISSN: | 2374-7404 |
