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In times of rapid social and educational transition, teacher educators face a unique set of challenges and unprecedented opportunities for innovation. As shifting expectations reshape classrooms and learning environments, those who teach future teachers must navigate evolving curricula and diverse learner needs. At the same time, they are called to model resilience, creativity, and reflective practice. Exploring the challenges and innovations in contemporary teacher education reveals not only the pressures of a changing world, but also the transformative potential of thoughtful, forward-looking leadership. Teacher Education for a Changing World: Rebuilding Pedagogy, Partnerships, and Practice explores the ongoing transformations in the teacher education field. It examines importance of technology in teacher preparation, new assessment models, and the role of teacher educators as leaders during times of crisis. Covering topics such as teacher education, educational technology, and digital tools, this book is an excellent resource for educators, teacher educators, academicians, educational organizations, graduate students and more.

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Dr. Ashleigh Pelafigue, an Assistant Professor of Elementary Education, is an experienced educator and scholar with a deep commitment to literacy and language development. She earned her B.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Orleans in 2008 and began her teaching career. Throughout her career, Dr. Pelafigue has focused on literacy acquisition, earning a Masters degree in this field in 2012 and a Doctoral degree in literacy, language development, and educational research in 2018, all while continuing to teach students in local public-school districts. With over 15 years of classroom experience, Dr. Pelafigue has worked in various educational roles, including classroom teacher, mentor teacher, and Master Teacher, adjunct instructor, and is currently full-time faculty at her alma mater, the University of New Orleans. Her work has particularly focused on elementary education, foundational literacy skills, the effects of experiential learning, and the impact of education on student motivation and performance in economically disadvantaged communities.

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