Sentences with phrase «drawing upon teacher»

Drawing upon teacher feedback, and my own experimentation with a play - based approach to iPad integration in K - 3, I have realised that there is a need for a few phonics / literacy game / skill development apps in the early years — provided those apps are limited in number, sourced from high - quality educational providers, and support the classroom literacy approach.

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Its study draws upon data from two states, Florida and North Carolina, that allow researchers to track the progress of students through the system and beyond and possibly correlate it with the contributions from individual teachers and specific educational practices.

The new program, called Math Forward, draws upon the work of Deborah Ball, dean of the School of Education at the University of Michigan, who believes that effective math teachers have an understanding of their subject that goes beyond what they have learned in course work and what they are required to teach in the classroom.

The Nobel physics laureate is expected to spearhead the Administration's push to improve science education, drawing upon his pioneering work at the University of Colorado, Boulder, to strengthen the undergraduate training of science and math teachers.

Centres can thus support the Citizenship and PSHE agenda in schools, for example, by providing a potential link for course leaders and visiting teachers to draw upon.

Drawing upon the latest research into child mental health, body image specialists Nicky Hutchinson and Chris Calland showed teachers how they can help pupils feel happy in their own skin, with positive strategies to build self - esteem and confidence.

Classical 100, the new, government ‑ backed initiative from music exam board ABRSM, Classic FM and record company Decca Classics, was introduced by ABRSM strategic director Lincoln Abbotts: the resource is built around 100 recordings of classical music pieces which teachers can draw upon in lessons, school assemblies and other school activities, alongside which there is information about the composer and stories behind the music — it is free to use and open to all schools in the UK.

So we actually have a base of rigorous research that we can draw upon and really this ought to form the bulk of what we're imparting in our initial teacher education.

Proponents of coaching - based supervision contend that, when separated from evaluation practices, coaching provides a «safe place» for teachers to learn and practice new skills and reflect on outcomes — while still drawing upon observation, feedback, and other common supervisory practices (Joyce & Showers, 1982, p. 6).

Support from CZI allows us to draw upon the work we have already done,» said Jones, «including a content analysis of 25 leading evidence - based SEL programs, to develop a set of kernels that are grounded in research and practice, and to work directly with teachers to pilot the kernels and learn from them with the larger goal of generating effective and responsive practices that support children's healthy development and well - being.»

Created by teachers for teachers, the activities are easy - to - use and highly engaging for pupils, bringing lessons to life by drawing upon multi-media resources such as video clips, games and e-books.

A new study from the RAND Corporation finds that nearly every teacher in America — 99 percent of elementary teachers, 96 percent of secondary school teachers — draws upon «materials I developed and / or selected myself» in teaching English language arts.

Drawing upon the latest research into child mental health, body image specialistsNicky Hutchinson and Chris Calland will show teachers how they can help pupils feel happy in their own skin, with positive strategies to build self - esteem and confidence.

Furthermore, given the newness of the wellbeing space, there is little support material for teachers to draw upon, unlike in traditional subject areas that have a range of resources and textbooks.

In the end, Shanker's frustration with the traditional constraints of collective bargaining spurred him to propose, in a 1988 speech at the National Press Club, the creation of «charter schools,» where teachers would draw upon a wealth of experience to try innovative ideas.

BL: I think the first thing to draw attention to is the lack of awareness that teachers had of the significance of history upon Indigenous students» success in schools.

Sarah draws upon experiences both as a classroom teacher and as a practicing litigator in her approach to policy.

Mrs. Bazemore was a sweet, dignified, caring teacher, who stuck up for the underdog — everyone in junior high is an underdog eventually — and who let us know that she was there, anytime we needed to draw upon her quiet strength or wisdom.

Three reports drawn upon for this summary are Listen to Us: Teacher Views and Voices; Listening to and Learning from Teachers: A Summary of Focus Groups on the Common Core and Assessments; and District Leadership in the New Era of Assessment.

Our analysis suggests that the preservice teachers drew upon two main categories of combined knowledge when making decisions.

Mitchell suggests that while the pool of qualified and committed teachers of color is increasing, these same teachers are leaving the profession at higher rates than white teachers, drawing upon research findings that «many nonwhite educators feel voiceless and incapable of effecting change in their schools.»

Teacher education faculty, (many of whom taught long before the digital revolution), as well as TCs, must be equipped to draw upon a variety of literacies in order to tap into the complex social worlds of their future pupils.

The online nature of the program responds to many calls for PD that «fit (s) teachers» busy schedules, that draws upon powerful resources often not available locally, and that can provide real - time, ongoing, work - embedded support (that) has prompted the creation of online teacher professional development programs» (Whitehouse, Breit, McCloskey, Ketelhut, & Dede, 2006, p. 13).

Known as the HEDI rating system, this approach to teacher evaluation draws upon multiple measures, including student growth measures and observations of teacher practice.

We are a community of leaders united in our commitment to students and teachers, drawing upon our personal experiences with a connection to educational inequity.

One of the best things you can do for PBL is to draw upon the expertise of a teacher librarian to coteach alongside the classroom teacher.

Social media such as Twitter may broaden novices» interactions with practicing teachers in ways that allow them to draw upon a variety of different mentoring resources.

Another current paradigm for assessing mathematics teachers» knowledge is primarily qualitative in nature and draws upon case descriptions of teachers» classroom practices.

The Opportunity The Elementary School Theater Teacher plans, implements, and reflects upon... Maintain high expectations for students academic achievement and conduct * Value and draw upon...

This is a huge shift as teachers no longer teach «Hamlet» per se, but rather use «Hamlet» as a means to the agreed - upon performance, i.e. drawing inference from text.

PLC Teacher Collaborative Teams to draw upon expertise using data.

Online and blended programs for teacher development can draw upon resources that are not available locally, provide just - in - time support, and offer chances for teachers to connect with each other over time, building professional learning communities that often help individual teachers to reconsider their core beliefs about education (Dede, 2014).

Drawing upon the expertise and leadership of PBL educators across the country, authors Tom Vander Ark and Dr. Emily Liebtag share what an ideal preparation program and early career professional learning for teachers ought to look like if we want to develop high - quality PBL teachers.

She draws upon her experience and passion for building the skills of teachers and school leaders when coaching school principals and working with school staff to build the structures that will transform the climate and improve student achievement.

The framework builds upon the earlier work of Schulman's (1986) pedagogical content knowledge, which describes how teachers must draw upon their knowledge of course content and pedagogical approaches.

This example - packed sequel to The Fourth Way draws upon inspiring examples unearthed by brand - new research that challenges educational leaders, teachers, and policy makers to put to work proven strategies promoting student learning and achievement and the high quality teaching that drives it.

Once entering the teaching program at Northeastern University in Boston, I was drawn to the Urban Education track and upon graduating, I taught in Boston Public Schools (BPS) as a Spanish teacher.

It draws upon others» experience, research, and wisdom; it enters into relationships such as networks and community partnerships that benefit students» and teachers» development and learning.

The teacher draws upon her postgraduate research into student engagement in mathematics to develop innovative ways to support students in their learning

Drawing largely upon NCTAF recommendations, the state also launched a comprehensive data collection system to track teacher staffing patterns and needs, and it began to offer $ 20,000 stipends to teachers who earned national board certification and chose to work in low - performing schools.

Drawing upon our evidence - based research, we offer professional development and technical assistance to states, districts, schools, and teachers all across the country.

As such (DeLuca et al., 2017) drawing upon a framework developed by the (OLNS, 2010) state that collaborative inquiry would appear to have seven characteristics that work together to bring about new knowledge and understandings of teachers» problems of practice.

Drawing upon the latest research into child mental health, body image specialists Nicky Hutchinson and Chris Calland will show teachers how they can help pupils feel happy in their own skin, with positive strategies to build self - esteem and confidence.

Looking across this literature, and drawing upon extensive personal experience teaching with and about geospatial tools, I predict that three changes to the history curriculum will result when teachers integrate geospatial tools into their instruction.

And while new state standards specify the what behind a lesson, teachers must still draw upon their expertise to determine the how in a way that both challenges and supports their students.

Although it is impossible to have culture - free prompts, teachers should strive for prompts that allow learners to draw upon their cultural heritage.

Presently in most districts across the country a student's grade often depends in no small way upon the luck of the draw regarding with which teacher the computer schedules the student.

We're starting to see more collaborative sharing, including sites where teachers draw upon materials created by others and Open Education Resources.

As the demand for materials that truly reflect college - and career - ready standards increases, we are optimistic that more standards - aligned, high - quality resources will be out there for districts to adopt and teachers to draw upon.

Amplify promises the tablet will simplify administrative chores for teachers, enable shy children to participate more readily in discussions, and allow students to complete coursework at their own pace while drawing upon carefully selected online research resources.