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Title: Navigating the New Terrain: Preparing Texas Teacher Candidates for the Science of Teaching Reading Constructed Response
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.
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Accession Number: EJ1483036
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