Sentences with phrase «as a model for other teacher»

Despite her timid and quiet nature, Jessica's classroom is often used as a model for other teachers to observe and collaborate.

The district allowed several transferring principals to bring along their English Language Arts and math coaches, one or two high - performing teachers to serve as models for other teachers in their new schools, and an assistant principal in the case of middle and high schools.

- Consideration for «Reach for the Stars» award is given to projects that represent excellence and innovation in social studies education, and have the potential of serving as a model for other teachers.

At the same time, his organization is creating a brand new graduate school of education that he said is intended to serve as a model for other teacher - preparation programs.

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Yeshivat Har Etzion founded an affiliated teacher's college and women's program, each of which served as a model for similar initiatives in other Hesder yeshivot.

Herrmann: his «whole brain» model is suitable for use with learners as well as with teachers and managers, since it is intended to shed light on group dynamics as well as to encourage awareness and understanding of self and others.

Other models exist for giving students more voice and choice in their work and the opportunity to work alongside teachers as collaborators, rather than as subordinates.

In challenging the use of value - added models as part of evaluation systems, the teachers» unions cite concerns about the volatility of test scores in the systems, the fact that some teachers have far more students with special needs or challenging home circumstances than others, and the potential for teachers facing performance pressure to warp instruction in unproductive ways, such as via «test prep.»

«From doing consultancy work with other schools, it seems that the trend is moving towards a one - device - per - child model, especially in newer schools, taking away the need for a screen at the front of the classroom, as the work can be transferred directly from the teacher's computer to their tablets.

The Los Angeles city school system is planning to form a cadre of 200 «master teachers,» both to reward outstanding teachers and to serve as models for others in the profession.

«As she has striven to become the best possible teacher for her own students, she has modeled for others how deep, honest, yet hard inquiry is at the foundation of professional growth.

The mask set was designed with the Drama teacher in mind as part of a comprehensive collection of masks.Masks can be integrated into many other areas of the curriculum and would be useful as topic starters in English, discussions of occupations and careers in HASS, models for Design and technology or for creative play and art work.

Through this recognition program, these schools can serve as models for others designing strategies to improve teachers» skills and knowledge of subject matter.

The idea that kids will choose what they read, will choose the ideas they develop as writers... will choose the topics they decide to research, has made the school, I think, unusual and a model for other teachers.

As Gelbach points out, «If a teacher handles [the problem] in an aggressive, confrontational kind of way, they are modeling behavior for the other 24 students in the class as much as they are handling the one student who has been misbehaving.&raquAs Gelbach points out, «If a teacher handles [the problem] in an aggressive, confrontational kind of way, they are modeling behavior for the other 24 students in the class as much as they are handling the one student who has been misbehaving.&raquas much as they are handling the one student who has been misbehaving.&raquas they are handling the one student who has been misbehaving.»

Experts say the initiative could serve as a model for other states, as well as teachers in other disciplines.

Technology can be used to advance learning by bringing exciting curricula based on real - world problems into the classroom, providing scaffolds and tools to enhance learning, such as modeling programs and visualization tools, giving students and teachers more opportunities for feedback, reflection, and revision, and building local and global communities that include teachers, administrators, students, parents, practicing scientists, and other interested people expanding opportunities for teacher learning.

The test - prep and academic support for struggling students at Carlin Springs could serve as a model for other struggling schools, though teachers and administrators have been cautious because the approach was implemented only two years ago.

Kostka was selected as one of a team of 50 K — 12 teachers to serve as advisers for a project called Bringing the Universe to America's Classrooms, which will provide access to all of NASA's available online data, ranging from interstellar measurements of electromagnetism to 3 - D models of the Cassini spacecraft, including new curriculum material that Kostka and the other teacher advisers are helping to develop.

Unlike some other methods of estimating teacher effectiveness, such as value - added modeling, MGP calculations do not try to adjust for differences in student characteristics.

These and other findings with respect to the correlates of teacher effectiveness are obtained from estimations using value - added models that control for student characteristics as well as school and (where appropriate teacher) fixed effects in order to measure teacher effectiveness in reading and math for Florida students in fourth through eighth grades for eight school years, 2001 - 2002 through 2008 - 2009.

Teachers of color also can serve as powerful role models for minority students, who are more likely to live in poor neighborhoods than white students and less likely to know other adults who are college graduates.

The Advocate Hotly debated teacher overhaul in Louisiana touted as «model» for other states after first year

«The best way to serve as a leader is to model for other teachers what you do best.»

Therefore, schools provide release time for the new teachers to attend workshops and training sessions, participate in collaborative coaching sessions with their mentor teachers, and observe model lessons in their mentor teacher's classroom as well as the classrooms of other highly effective teachers in their school.

Accordingly, and also per the research, this is not getting much better in that, as per the authors of this article as well as many other scholars, (1) «the variance in value - added scores that can be attributed to teacher performance rarely exceeds 10 percent; (2) in many ways «gross» measurement errors that in many ways come, first, from the tests being used to calculate value - added; (3) the restricted ranges in teacher effectiveness scores also given these test scores and their limited stretch, and depth, and instructional insensitivity — this was also at the heart of a recent post whereas in what demonstrated that «the entire range from the 15th percentile of effectiveness to the 85th percentile of [teacher] effectiveness [using the EVAAS] cover [ed] approximately 3.5 raw score points [given the tests used to measure value - added];» (4) context or student, family, school, and community background effects that simply can not be controlled for, or factored out; (5) especially at the classroom / teacher level when students are not randomly assigned to classrooms (and teachers assigned to teach those classrooms)... although this will likely never happen for the sake of improving the sophistication and rigor of the value - added model over students» «best interests.»

For districts and departments facing the challenge of teachers working in isolation, this group serves as a model of how a commitment to collaborative learning can build a professional community in which teachers support each other to shift their instructional practices and actively support all students» success.

Really great milestones have been accomplished as we were the first charter school to receive the Exemplary Independent Study Recognition Award from the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Consortium for Independent Study, one of our teachers being honored for teacher of the year, being awarded charter school leader of the year by CCSA, our high school being recognized as a 2013 California Distinguished School by the CDE, and the ability to serve as a model and partner for other charter schools to succeed.

This partnership between two land - grant institutions thousand of miles apart can serve as a model for others striving to integrate technology in their teacher education programs.

I also argued (but this was unfortunately not highlighted in this particular article), that I could not find anything about the New Mexico model's output (e.g., indicators of reliability or consistency in terms of teachers» rankings over time, indicators of validity as per, for example, whether the state's value - added output correlated, or not, with the other «multiple measures» used in New Mexico's teacher evaluation system), pretty much anywhere given my efforts.

As the PLC finished looking at work and discussed instructional next steps for the presenting teacher, as well as teachers at different grade levels, the principal expressed his new insight into the importance of putting student work on the table, and enthusiastically announced his intention to have PLCs in other content areas adopt this modeAs the PLC finished looking at work and discussed instructional next steps for the presenting teacher, as well as teachers at different grade levels, the principal expressed his new insight into the importance of putting student work on the table, and enthusiastically announced his intention to have PLCs in other content areas adopt this modeas well as teachers at different grade levels, the principal expressed his new insight into the importance of putting student work on the table, and enthusiastically announced his intention to have PLCs in other content areas adopt this modeas teachers at different grade levels, the principal expressed his new insight into the importance of putting student work on the table, and enthusiastically announced his intention to have PLCs in other content areas adopt this model.

+ Provides coaching experiences for teachers, including review of lesson delivery, providing feedback, and modeling demo lessons + Develops / curates quality instructional resources to share with teachers, including lesson plans, unit plants, and assessments + Facilitates professional development workshops for group sizes ranging up to 100 participants + Designs rich and meaningful professional development sessions aligned to math instruction + Continues own learning through research and self - driven PD to stay current of latest trends in math education + Maintains open communication with supported teachers to nurture a professional learning community of educators + Communicate actively with key stakeholders on progress of teacher development + Provides reporting documentation of services delivered, as required EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: + BA / BS Degree in Education or related field + 4 + years of work experience teaching math in a K - 12 setting + Expert in math content at least across a 5 year grade level band (g. grades 4 — 8) + Record of result in effectively coaching teachers + Experience designing and delivering professional development for adults + Experience working in blended learning classrooms is a plus + Master's degree preferred + Excellent communication skills are essential OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: Some local traveling required.

As Common Core and other standards begin to focus increasingly on rigor, teachers and administrators should be aware of the many built - in opportunities within the Marzano model for ensuring that lessons are rigorous and robust enough for students.

Developed by Public Impact, an educational consulting organization based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the model was inspired by research indicating that top teachers — as measured by student growth — facilitate up to three times more learning for their students as other teachers.

«The first half of his tenure was marked by a series of reforms: closing more than one dozen failing schools and programs and creating several others that have thrived; decentralizing the system by cutting the headquarters staff by more than half; giving principals power over budget decisions; creating choice for city families, and competition among middle and high schools; and signing a landmark pay - for - performance teachers» union contract that was hailed as a model in the nation.

Written for teacher educators, higher education administrators, policy makers, and others concerned with issues of race, the book is comprised of four parts that each represent a distinct perspective on the struggle for racial justice: contributors reflect on their experiences working as educators of Color to transform the culture of predominately White institutions, navigating the challenges of whiteness within teacher education, building transformational bridges within classrooms, and training current and inservice teachers through concrete models of racial justice.

One Teach, One Assist is a co-teaching model where one teacher takes primary responsibility for delivering whole - class instruction while another teacher assists students with their work and maintaining expected behaviors, or provides other support as needed.

Built into the model is a formula to account for teacher raises and other extraneous costs that typically rise from year to year, as well.

Including disability status and other factors, such as accommodation use, in the models may reduce systematic errors in the value - added for teachers with large proportions of students with disabilities, but doing so could create incentives for improper placement of students into special education.

As per an email I received earlier today from Bruce (i.e., Sheri's husband / attorney who prosecuted her case), the Court otherwise «declined to make an overall ruling on the [New York growth] rating system in general because of new regulations in effect» [e.g., that the state's growth model is currently under review]... [Nontheless, t] he decision should qualify as persuasive authority for other teachers challenging growth scores throughout the County [and CountryAs per an email I received earlier today from Bruce (i.e., Sheri's husband / attorney who prosecuted her case), the Court otherwise «declined to make an overall ruling on the [New York growth] rating system in general because of new regulations in effect» [e.g., that the state's growth model is currently under review]... [Nontheless, t] he decision should qualify as persuasive authority for other teachers challenging growth scores throughout the County [and Countryas persuasive authority for other teachers challenging growth scores throughout the County [and Country].

I will cover some of these materials below, but in sum the changes in relation to Special Education and English Language Learners mostly concern schedules and professional development; the revised budget and enrollment model call for a slightly smaller school, lower (lead) teacher / student ratios, higher special education teacher ratios (and lower special education assistant ratios), designates Bilingual Resource Teacher and Specialist allocations (these were folded into other categories in the January version), a slightly smaller school, and a 5 year budget shortfall that increases from $ 58,681.36 to $ 516,157.01; the Data Update does little but relabel unrealistic «Goals» as «Aspirations.teacher / student ratios, higher special education teacher ratios (and lower special education assistant ratios), designates Bilingual Resource Teacher and Specialist allocations (these were folded into other categories in the January version), a slightly smaller school, and a 5 year budget shortfall that increases from $ 58,681.36 to $ 516,157.01; the Data Update does little but relabel unrealistic «Goals» as «Aspirations.teacher ratios (and lower special education assistant ratios), designates Bilingual Resource Teacher and Specialist allocations (these were folded into other categories in the January version), a slightly smaller school, and a 5 year budget shortfall that increases from $ 58,681.36 to $ 516,157.01; the Data Update does little but relabel unrealistic «Goals» as «Aspirations.Teacher and Specialist allocations (these were folded into other categories in the January version), a slightly smaller school, and a 5 year budget shortfall that increases from $ 58,681.36 to $ 516,157.01; the Data Update does little but relabel unrealistic «Goals» as «Aspirations.»

Finally, the National Teacher University would be able to serve as a model program for other universities looking for guidance in creating their own curriculum for teacher eduTeacher University would be able to serve as a model program for other universities looking for guidance in creating their own curriculum for teacher eduteacher education.

Alverno College, the small women's college on Milwaukee's south side, has been widely cited as a national model for training teachers, thanks to its combination of clinical and classroom experience and use of video and other tools to evaluate whether graduates are meeting the standards for what makes a good teacher.

With the emphasis on creating an intensive working situation in which workshop leaders produce art alongside other participants rather than function as teachers in the traditional art school sense, the Emma Lake Artists» Workshop became the model for a number of other workshops.

When ecology teacher Paul Ritter at the Pontiac Township High School in Pontiac, Illinois realized the U.S. is beginning to experience increasing amounts of unused or pharmaceuticals in the water supply he swung into action by working with his students to organize a local program to keep drugs out of the environment that may well serve as a model for others across the country.

I see myself as a teacher, a coach, a mentor and a positive role model for others who wish to be successful in business today.

Teacher — Duties & Responsibilities Teach financial management classes focused on budgeting, credit, home buying, and foreclosure prevention Instruct leadership development classes utilizing the DISC Personality Profile Assessment Model Administer DISC Assessment Tool, analyze students results, and build student leadership profiles Implement multiple teaching techniques to reach audiences of varying learning styles and abilities Design and implement challenging and captivating curriculum resulting in student engagement Responsible for one on one instruction and lecture - based learning for classes as large as 50 students Experienced in both youth and adult education instruction techniques and subject matter Plan and administer Bible based education and development classes for Abundant Life Church Lead classes in vision, program, mission, and leadership development for church members and leaders Actively serve on multiple nonprofit boards focused on education and community development Lecture on leadership development, financial responsibility, and other topics at community functions

Within the education community, Parents as Teachers (PAT) has gained prominence as a program for promoting child development and school readiness after achieving promising results in Missouri.12 In New Zealand, Scotland, and other countries, recent development of home - visiting efforts have replicated American models, thus indicating that the promise seen in this country with home visiting is envisioned beyond our shores.13, 14 Lisbeth Schorr, in her 1988 book Within Our Reach: Breaking the Cycle of the Disadvantaged, stated: «[Home - visiting] programs that succeed in helping the children and families who live in the shadows are intensive and comprehensive, flexible, and staffed by professionals with the time and skills to establish solid relationships with their clients.

For adult role models, such as teachers, parents, and other prominent adults it can be difficult to know how to talk to kids about the current political climate.

The Lifelong Links model includes tools and techniques for professionals to use to search for and find family members (known or unknown to the child) and other adults (such as former foster carers or teachers) who care about the child.