We examine validity and bias in external review letters (ERLs) in academic settings. ERLs
play a critical role in promotion and tenure (P&T) decisions across the globe, ending careers …

Despite increasing interest in university-based teacher educators (UBTEs)'professional
expertise and development, their professional identity remains under-researched. This …

The preparation of music teachers represents a key factor within the educational framework.
In a world in constant evolution, the need to integrate new training proposals that cater to …

This study examined demographic information for current music education faculty (N= 136),
the factors that seem to influence music education faculty members' levels of job satisfaction …

Peer mentoring and participating in professional development communities (PDCs) have
been documented as supporting individuals through the transition into the teacher educator …

The purpose of this study was to explore research and publishing preparation, experiences,
and expectations of music education faculty members employed at higher education …

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the “lived experience” of choral
music teacher educators (MTEs) in hybrid positions at tier 1 research universities. After …

The purpose of this research was to examine recent doctoral music education alumni
perceptions of how their doctoral programs informed their current work. We placed a specific …

Mentoring is all the rage in education. Peer mentoring among middle schoolers, high
schoolers, and college students. Cooperating teachers mentoring student teachers. Expert …

Preparing to become a music teacher educator is a complex process and one component of
this process should be learning to model, demonstrate, and teach assessment practices to …