Amy Good

Amy J. Good, PhD., is an Associate Professor and Elementary Program Director in the Reading and Elementary Department, at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Amy's teaching focuses on undergraduate and graduate level social studies methods, managing the learning environment, and technology integration. Her research interests include teacher education, social studies methods, and National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Publications

Integrated Methods Block: Transforming Elementary Teacher Preparation Through the Integration of Content Methods and Early Clinical Experiences
Integrated Methods Block: Transforming Elementary Teacher Preparation Through the Integration of Content Methods and Early Clinical Experiences
Kate Popejoy, Amy J. Good, Tracy Rock, Jean Payne Vintinner. © 2019. 19 pages.
At a large, urban university, the clinically based preparation of undergraduate elementary education teacher candidates has been transformed. Following the Blue Ribbon Panel...
Developing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Elementary Education Programs
Developing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Elementary Education Programs
Drew Polly, Ian C. Binns, S. Michael Putman, Tracy Rock, Amy J. Good. © 2019. 30 pages.
The digital age requires teacher education programs to constantly evaluate and revise their programs and courses, particularly with reference to guiding teacher candidates...
Developing Self- and Cultural-Awareness Through Introductory Education Courses: The “Me” Semester
Developing Self- and Cultural-Awareness Through Introductory Education Courses: The “Me” Semester
Heather Coffey, Susan B. Harden, Erik Jon Byker, Amy J. Good, Larry B. Fisher. © 2018. 20 pages.
Using case study method, this project examines the perceptions and practices related to development of self and cultural awareness among a cohort of 104 (n=104) first-year...
edTPA is a Rock in My Shoe: Alleviating the Pain of edTPA with the edPASR Strategy
edTPA is a Rock in My Shoe: Alleviating the Pain of edTPA with the edPASR Strategy
Erik Jon Byker, Amy J. Good, S. Michael Putman, Drew Polly. © 2017. 13 pages.
As more and more states adopt edTPA as a professional portfolio for teacher licensure, more and more teacher candidates face the challenge of completing edTPA often with little...
Preparing Teacher-Scholars to Inquire: Constructing the Inquiry Processing Cycle
Preparing Teacher-Scholars to Inquire: Constructing the Inquiry Processing Cycle
Erik Jon Byker, Heather Coffey, Susan B. Harden, Amy J. Good, Katie E. Brown. © 2017. 11 pages.
Whether it is in the sciences or humanities, inquiry is a valued pedagogy for teaching and learning. Teacher candidates often enter into their teacher preparations programs with...
Handbook of Research on Professional Development for Quality Teaching and Learning
Handbook of Research on Professional Development for Quality Teaching and Learning
Teresa Petty, Amy Good, S. Michael Putman. © 2016. 824 pages.
As educational standards continue to transform, it has become essential for educators and pre-service teachers to receive the support and training necessary to effectively...
Developing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Elementary Education Programs
Developing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Elementary Education Programs
Drew Polly, Ian C. Binns, S. Michael Putman, Tracy C. Rock, Amy J. Good. © 2016. 29 pages.
The digital age requires teacher education programs to constantly evaluate and revise their programs and courses, particularly with reference to guiding teacher candidates...
Integrated Methods Block: Transforming Elementary Teacher Preparation through the Integration of Content Methods and Early Clinical Experiences
Integrated Methods Block: Transforming Elementary Teacher Preparation through the Integration of Content Methods and Early Clinical Experiences
Kate Popejoy, Amy J. Good, Tracy C. Rock, Jean Payne Vintinner. © 2016. 18 pages.
At a large, urban university, the clinically based preparation of undergraduate elementary education teacher candidates has been transformed. Following the Blue Ribbon Panel...
National Board Certification in North Carolina: Five Motivators for Pursuit
National Board Certification in North Carolina: Five Motivators for Pursuit
Teresa Petty, Amy J. Good, Laura K. Handler. © 2016. 16 pages.
The purpose of this study is to report National Board Certified Teachers' (NBCTs) motivators for pursuing National Board Certification. The guiding research question for this...
Online Learning in K-College Classrooms: Students and Teachers Establish Social, Cognitive, and Teaching Presences in Digital Spaces
Online Learning in K-College Classrooms: Students and Teachers Establish Social, Cognitive, and Teaching Presences in Digital Spaces
S. Michael Putman, Brian Kissel, Jean Vintinner, Amy J. Good. © 2015. 21 pages.
The rapid expansion of technology within educational contexts has created a situation where teachers are increasingly asked to find ways to use technology to allow learners to...
Integrated Methods Block: Transforming Elementary Teacher Preparation through the Integration of Content Methods and Early Clinical Experiences
Integrated Methods Block: Transforming Elementary Teacher Preparation through the Integration of Content Methods and Early Clinical Experiences
Kate Popejoy, Amy J. Good, Tracy Rock, Jean Payne Vintinner. © 2015. 17 pages.
At a large, urban university, the clinically based preparation of undergraduate elementary education teacher candidates has been transformed. Following the Blue Ribbon Panel...
Developing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Elementary Education Programs
Developing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Elementary Education Programs
Drew Polly, Ian C. Binns, S. Michael Putman, Tracy C. Rock, Amy J. Good. © 2015. 28 pages.
The digital age requires teacher education programs to constantly evaluate and revise their programs and courses, particularly with reference to guiding teacher candidates...
Attempting to Bridge Theory to Practice: Preparing for Moving Day with Tele-Observation in Social Studies Methods
Attempting to Bridge Theory to Practice: Preparing for Moving Day with Tele-Observation in Social Studies Methods
Amy J. Good, Drew Polly. © 2012. 11 pages.
Preparing teacher candidates to move from the methods course to K-12 classrooms is not an easy task. Educational methods instructors desire to provide a common experience with...