Theory and Practice in Teacher Education
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Leala Holcomb Earns Prestigious NIH R01 Award
For many researchers, earning an R01 award from the National Institutes of Health is a career-defining achievement. For Leala Holcomb, it came remarkably early. Holcomb, a research assistant professor in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has received an R01 award totaling $2.6 million from the…
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading
University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to…
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Romero-Hall Explores Global Perspectives on Learning Design in New Book
Spend some time with Enilda Romero-Hall, and you’ll quickly discover her passion for learning design. What may come as a surprise, however, is how deeply cultural and geographic contexts shape the journeys of learning designers around the world. That idea lies at the heart of her new book, Learning Designers in Context: Examining Practices Across the Global…
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Michael Skyer Awarded with the Dr. Jon Henner Memorial Early Career Award by the Association of College Educators – Deaf & Hard of Hearing
By Carly Utterback, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2025 Our very own Michael Skyer, assistant professor of deaf studies and deaf education in the department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education (TPTE), has received an award for showing an early record of a promising career in both teaching and research in deaf education within…
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Vols Teach Alum Selected as Global Educator of the Year
Salonga, an English as a Second Language Biology and Environmental Science teacher and Science Department Chair, is recognized for her outstanding commitment to integrating global perspectives into her teaching.
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University of Tennessee Earns “Exceeds Expectations” Ranking on Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card
The University of Tennessee’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) proudly announces its recognition as an “Exceeds Expectations” institution on the latest Tennessee Educator Preparation Report Card.
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UT Helps Reduce Knox County Schools Teacher Shortage
By Cara Smith, CEHHS Student Reporter, Class of 2024 Teacher shortage is an issue nationwide, but not for Knox County Schools. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) is part of the reason why. “Effectively preparing teachers involves a multifaceted approach that combines rigorous academic coursework, extensive clinical experiences, and…
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Romero-Hall Recognized by Canadian Social Knowledge Institute
For many people outside of an academic environment, accessing scholarly work may appear to be outside their reach. Not everyone has access to academic journals or can attend conferences where the latest research is shared. But for Enilda Romero-Hall, an associate professor of STEM Education/Learning, Design, and Technology in the Department of Theory & Practice…
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Are Student Consent Forms Outdated When it Comes to Privacy?
Study Examines Media Release Policies of U.S. School Districts It’s 2024. Do you know where your child’s private information is on the internet? The latest addition to a line of research initiated by Knox County teacher and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, alumna, Macy A. Burchfield (‘22), and co-authored by associate professor in the Department of…