Sentences with phrase «exemplary teachers we studied»

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Among a number of efforts nationally to upgrade the teaching profession by recognizing exemplary teachers, the social - studies certification program was unveiled last January.

The study comes on the heels of the U.S. Department of Education urging states to do a better job of getting exemplary teachers into high - need schools and classrooms.

Just as professionals in medicine, architecture, and law have opportunities to learn through examining case studies, learning best practices, and participating in internships, exemplary teacher - preparation programs allow teacher candidates the time to apply their learning of theory in the context of teaching in a real classroom.»

Teachers and school leaders could facilitate this opportunity by: a) setting aside specific time for students to engage in this form of design - based education, for instance, by establishing design and innovation labs; b) infusing in the curriculum opportunities for students to establish links to this activity; c) structuring opportunities to inspire students to study and solve a problem, for instance showcasing current and past students» exemplary projects; d) providing opportunities for students to present their projects to an authentic audience of peers and members of the community; and e) not telling students what projects to work on by staying hands - off.

The study, led by Jerome Johnston of the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, found that high school students at «exemplary» Channel One schools — defined as schools where teachers make good use of the 12 - minute daily show's content — scored 5 percent better on current - events tests than students at control high schools, where the program was not used.

My award winning doctoral study of exemplary teachers» knowledge of technology integration in NSW primary and secondary public schools developed a new framework for technology enhanced learning known as «High Possibility Classrooms».

Still, solid research can point us in the right direction, which is why I couldn't wait for the results of the latest study in the «Good to Great» series by the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY): Investing in What It Takes to Move From Good to Great: Exemplary Educators Identify Their Most Important Learning Experiences.

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.

The findings in this study show that personal history plays an important role in the teacher candidates» perceptions of VS. Because they all had some form of experience with online or distance education courses, they had misconceptions and preconceptions that resulted in concerns about VS. It was necessary, therefore, to address these inaccurate ideas and to help the teacher candidates modify their preconceptions by allowing them to go through the field experience virtually and placing them with an exemplary VS teacher with whom they could observe good practice.

This paper reports a case study of a pilot virtual early field experience designed to expand preservice teachers» knowledge, experience, and preparation for VS, which is also relevant for the induction of new teachers and site facilitators in VS. To showcase good practice, preservice teachers were placed with an award - winning exemplary teacher from Iowa Learning Online (ILO).

The report, Great to Influential: Teacher Leaders» Roles in Supporting Instruction, follows up on the 2014 study From Good to Great: Exemplary Teachers Share Perspectives on Increasing Teacher Effectiveness Across the Career Continuum.

The exemplary teachers in the Center for English Learning and Achievement studies used practices that fostered improvements in student learning across the curriculum.

Breakthrough Principals is brought to life by case studies of exemplary principals, drawing on their experiences to lead readers step - by - step to elevate teaching and learning; improve school culture; attract and support talented teachers; and involve families in advancing student success.

What I've learned about effective reading instruction from a decade of studying exemplary classroom teachers.

The lessons learned from the study of these exemplary programs will provide valuable information for practitioners and policymakers seeking to ensure that our nation's teachers have the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare all students for college, career, and civic life.

It is no accident that studies of exemplary teachers, those who are respected by their peers and nurture high student achievement, consistently find that they exhibit a balanced repertoire of instructional strategies.