601 Transforming the PETE Curriculum: A Social-Cognitive Model

Friday, March 16, 2012: 2:30 PM-3:45 PM
Convention Center: Room 310
NASPE/Higher Education
Presider: Karen S. Meaney, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Speakers: J. Ahrens1; Carlos M. Cervantes1; Tammy R. Rainey1; Jihoun An, Ph.D.2; Don L. Rainey1; Kirk Walker1; and Karen S. Meaney1, (1)Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, (2)Texas State University at San Marcos, San Marcos, TX
Social-Cognitive Theory’s (Bandura, 1986) principle of triadic reciprocality suggests that learning occurs dynamically through reciprocal interactions between one’s personal factors (i.e., knowledge), environment (i.e., classroom) and behaviors (i.e., teaching). Based on this principle, Texas State University transformed their undergraduate PETE curriculum to enhance student learning and assist in achieving NASPE PETE Standards. This presentation provides the audience with theory, rationale, implementation strategies, and student outcomes associated with incorporating a PETE curriculum grounded in Social-Cognitive Theory.