WCER Working Papers
The WCER Working Paper Series shares research in progress, early findings, and methodological developments from WCER researchers. These papers are intended to support timely dissemination and encourage discussion among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
This series reflects WCER’s commitment to advancing knowledge and supporting evidence-informed decision making.
WCER accepts submissions from UW–Madison researchers with a connection to the WCER mission.
Browse the WCER working papers below, dating back to 2020, covering a wide range of topics investigated by WCER researchers and others at UW–Madison advancing education research.
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The Development of Social Capital Among College Faculty: Investigating Teaching-Focused Personal Networks and Instructional Practice
Authors: Ross J. Benbow and Changhee Lee October 2020, 53 pp. Abstract: Scholars recognize that K–12 teachers’ social interactions, particularly within teaching-focused relationships, are important to professional development. This is true whether discussions take place in formal or informal…
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A Sociocultural Analysis of Internship Supervision: Insights From a Mixed-Methods Study of Interns at Five Postsecondary Institutions
Authors: Matthew T. Hora, Matthew Wolfgram, Zi Chen, Jiahong Zhang, and Jacklyn John Fischer September 2020, 34 pp. Abstract: Internships are widely promoted extra-curricular experiences that can have positive impacts on student outcomes, yet how specific elements of internships…
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A Look Behind the Curtain: Job Search Behaviors of Teachers After Year One
Authors: Peter Goff, Eunji You, Lydia Gandy-Fastovich, Minseok Yang, Lena Batt, Xin Xie, and Hyunwoo Yang July 2020, 32 pp. Abstract: By coupling statewide vacancy/application records with administrative data, we find that activity on the teacher labor market is…
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Labor Dynamics of School Principals in Rural Contexts
Authors: Minseok Yang, Se Woong Lee, and Peter Goff May 2020, 23 pp. Abstract: Although numerous studies confirm the importance of school principals, schools often experience high turnover rates and principal shortages. However, we know little about the staffing…
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On the Intersectional Amplification of Barriers to College Internships: A Comparative Case Study Analysis
Authors: Matthew Wolfgram, Tamanna Akram, and Brian Vivona May 2020, 26 pp. Abstract: Research shows that college internships yield academic, economic, and professional benefits. However, the ability to locate and participate in internships is not equitable across all student…
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Teaching for Equity: The CLEAR Paradigm
Authors: Diep Nguyen and Nancy Commins May 2020, 18 pp. Abstract: This working paper provides insights into how all teachers can provide linguistically and culturally responsive and equitable education for all students by orchestrating instruction to meet their varying…
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A New Evaluation Approach for Teacher Preparation Programs Using Labor Market Competitiveness of Teacher Applicants
Authors: Peter Goff, Hyunwoo Yang, Minseok Yang, Lena Batt, Xin Xie, and Eunji You March 2020, 24 pp. Abstract: This study introduces a new approach to measure the effectiveness of teacher preparation programs at U.S. universities (TPP) by examining the…
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How, If at All, Does Industry Experience Influence How Faculty Teach Cognitive, Inter-, and Intrapersonal Skills in the College Classroom?
Authors: Matthew T. Hora and Changhee Lee March 2020, 37 pp. Abstract: Competencies known variously as “soft” or “21st century skills” are increasingly linked to college students’ academic and career success, and faculty with industry experience are hypothesized to…
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Design Principles for Engaging Multilingual Learners in Three-Dimensional Science
Authors: Rita MacDonald, David Crowther, Melissa Braaten, Wendy Binder, Justine Chien, Troy Dassler, Tricia Shelton, and Jennifer Wilfrid February 2020, 10 pp. Abstract: The National Research Council’s 2012 Framework for K-12 Science Education states that science education should “provide…
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Closing the Doors of Opportunity: How Financial, Sociocultural, and Institutional Barriers Intersect to Inhibit Participation in College Internships
Authors: Matthew T. Hora, Matthew Wolfgram, Zi Chen December 2019, 37 pp. Abstract: Internships are widely perceived as a “high-impact practice” that opens the doors of opportunity for college students, yet little is known about obstacles to participation. Instead,…
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