Elmore and the Network focus
on effective instructional practice as a means of achieving successful student learning; by observing actual classroom settings in schools with particular focuses in mind, they hope to find effective strategies to meet their goals.
The school district chose The Art and Science of Teaching by educational researcher Dr. Robert Marzano as its evaluation model, feeling that, as part of a fair and consistent evaluation process with specific feedback to improve skills, this provides the most feedback for teachers
on effective instructional practices and outlining specific, high probability teaching strategies shown to lead to higher student achievement when implemented correctly.
Over the last several decades, the research
on effective instructional practices has demonstrated that «not all instructional strategies are equal» (See Marzano et.
Not exact matches
«So we decided to focus
on the
instructional practices that lead to
effective STEM education.»
Darling - Hammond and co, in Professional Learning in the Learning Profession, define
effective professional learning in terms of improved teacher knowledge and
instructional practice, but say «the impact
on student achievement is a critical indicator.»
eLearning can offer
effective instructional methods such as
practicing with associated feedback, combining collaboration activities with the self - paced study, personalizing learning paths based
on learners» needs, and using simulation and games.
With sweeping changes in last two years
on account of Mobile learning and need to adapt
Instructional Design
practice to create
effective multi-device builds (running
on tablets as well as PCs / laptops), we thought of adding a section
on «Emerging Trends» that will address the topical buzz.
Training: The report emphasizes «the use of data in decision making can not have a positive impact
on instruction without a linkage to
effective instructional practices.»
If you've read our previous articles
on effective instructional video development, you probably know by now some best
practices for creating videos for training as well as described software tools for video production.
This chapter highlights recent research that clearly demonstrates the positive role
effective technology integration can have
on student achievement, as well as multiple pedagogical models for integrating digital tools in our
instructional practices.
The lawsuit alleges SED's failure to appropriately compensate for student poverty when calculating student growth scores resulted in about 35 percent of Syracuse teachers receiving overall ratings of «developing» or «ineffective» in 2012 - 13, even though 98 percent were rated «highly
effective» or «
effective» by their principals
on the 60 points tied to their
instructional classroom
practices.
A third report, Small High Schools at Work: A Case Study of Six Gates - Funded Schools in New York City, from the Academy for Educational Development, takes a close look a handful of these new small schools, focusing
on particular
practices associated with student success: intermediary support, personal and academic support,
effective instructional practices, and college preparation.
As we strive for implementation fidelity of
effective instructional practices, the training and coaching process hinges
on professional development providers Knowing thy Impact.
The committee has consulted with Linda Darling - Hammond, a respected educator who asserts that «
instructional decisions can not be formulated
on high» because «
effective teaching is not routine, students are not passive, and questions of
practice are not simple, predictable or standardized.»
Provide professional learning experiences
on effective instructional leadership
practices
Educators should select appropriate
instructional activities and materials, including technology, based
on factors such as curriculum standards, students» needs, preferences, prior knowledge, and skill levels, and
effective pedagogical
practices and contextual factors such as time and available resources (Harris & Hofer, 2009; Kennedy & Deshler, 2010; King - Sears & Emenova, 2007).
Instead, we used the ratings assigned to teachers
on a joint (
effective teaching and culturally responsive pedagogy) teacher accomplishment scale to classify teachers into three levels of accomplishment (most, moderately, and least); these levels were used as predictor variables to explain variations in the
instructional practices used by teachers (Table 15).
Much current research about
instructional leadership is focused
on distributed leadership125 or
on the leader «s content knowledge.126 Meanwhile, questions about how and when the principal might best engage with a teacher to address specific
practices used by
effective teachers have been under - researched.
Special educators can use the knowledge base
on effective instruction to select technology applications that align with evidence - based
instructional practices (Kennedy & Deshler, 2010; Smith & Okolo, 2010).
The analyses of
instructional practices within levels of school effectiveness document the fact that,
on average, teachers within
effective schools operate differently than do teachers in other schools.
His classroom was so
effective that it was featured
on Annenberg's Insights into Algebra Workshop Series and is still in use as a professional development tool for teachers wanting to improve their
instructional practice.
She coaches school leaders and leadership teams to develop
effective instructional practices focused
on student achievement, to create systems for organizational effectiveness in management and to create coherence within school districts and schools.
They are familiar with and
effective at using an array of strategies to check
on the effectiveness of the
instructional practices they have chosen, and they know how to shift and adapt as needed.
Modify unit plans and daily lessons: Highly
effective teachers not only plan their units and daily lessons thoughtfully, but they also know how to modify them based
on their analysis of student data and
instructional practice.
Both Leithwood and Jantzi (2008), and Fullan (2008) recommend focusing
on specific
effective instructional practices as a part of the district's improvement process.
Research
on effective schools has identified several key factors that contribute to district and school capacity to improve
instructional practice and student performance.
Combined with a research - based
instructional framework and rubric, a clear focus
on student learning needs and
effective, positive feedback, inquiry - based teacher evaluation improves teacher
practice and student learning.
We know through years of research
on best
practice that gradually releasing student learning is a highly
effective instructional approach, so shouldn't our professional development around the new standards also gradually release teacher learning?
TAP principally plugs four Elements of Success: Multiple Career Paths (for educators as career, mentor and master teachers); Ongoing Applied Professional Growth (through weekly cluster meetings, follow - up support in the classroom, and coaching); Instructionally Focused Accountability (through multiple classroom observations and evaluations utilizing a research based instrument and rubric that identified
effective teaching
practices); and, Performance - Based Compensation (based
on multiple; measures of performance, including student achievement gains and teachers»
instructional practices).
Strong
instructional leaders are constantly reflecting
on their
practice, grounding their
practice in research, and working to improve and streamline their
practice to be more
effective in their impact
on student learning.
Essential Job Functions - eLearning • Produce dynamic, technology - enabled learning in eLearning, mobile and virtual delivery formats • Act in coordination with L&D consultants, business leaders and other managers and staff to identify eLearning needs, then match them with innovative self - paced and blended learning design solutions • Curate the best eLearning content to match requirements set by L&D learning consultants • Consult with members of the L&D Team and business leaders to deliver high - quality eLearning experiences that are instructionally sound, creative, visual and engaging through consultative design • Create and maintain tools for helping L&D team and business leaders to implement e-learning design projects in a consistent way • Stay up - to - date
on eLearning techniques, gaming technology and e-learning technology in order to curate and develop innovative «PlayStation quality» learning experiences for employees • Effectively outsource eLearning development, when needed, or use multiple development tools to design, create and deliver in - house developed, self - paced (or blended) eLearning content (using tools like Articulate, Storyline, Captivate, Brainshark, etc.) • Ensure learning content adheres to specifications for mobile, virtual and desktop learning as well as brand guidelines and industry best
practices, where appropriate • Work with learning consultants,
instructional designers and business leaders where appropriate to create user instructions, FAQs, and other documentation that support
effective use of the LMS.
In an effort to improve teaching and learning, TKG's
instructional coaches target the following components of an
effective classroom, as identified by the most prevalent research
on effective pedagogical
practices:
instructional planning and procedures,
instructional delivery,
instructional environment, assessment, and
instructional materials.
Based
on the findings of this report, seven
effective instructional practices were identified for teaching mathematics to K - 12 students with learning disabilities.
Effective leaders set a vision for
practice excellence and are intentionally focused
on instructional quality and the systematic support of teachers.
McREL's NanoTeach project created high - quality PD that blended
instructional strategies from Designing
Effective Science Instruction (Tweed, 2009) with hands -
on learning of nanoscience and technology (NS&T) content, using research - proven strategies and inquiry - based
practices that help teachers became more confident in their ability to teach NS&T.
My expertise lies in research and scholarship
on effective schools; for example, what culturally responsive
practices, elements of productive schools and
instructional practices work in classrooms.
Description: In this series of professional development sessions that includes an
on - site observation and
instructional coaching session, participants will engage in a variety of
effective instructional strategies to
practice and then implement in the classroom.
Reach has as its core mission the improvement of student achievement outcomes as predictors of success in college or career in the 21st century, bringing attention to high - leverage
instructional practices, including LDC, that empower teachers with
effective practices, and a focus
on a set of core habits (student engagement, academic learning behaviors, differentiation, intentionality, data analysis, and language and thinking development).
Effective inquiry relies on the effective implementation of instructional practices weighted heavily in favor of student exp
Effective inquiry relies
on the
effective implementation of instructional practices weighted heavily in favor of student exp
effective implementation of
instructional practices weighted heavily in favor of student exploration.
With the goal of expanding professional expertise and sharing best
practices, the College - and Career - Readiness Standards Networking Conference and the High Schools That Work Conference focused
on implementing
effective instructional strategies that help students graduate from high school ready for college and careers.
â cents Evaluation measures that also include evidence of: differentiated instruction and
practices based
on student progress; culturally responsive
instructional strategies to address and eliminate the achievement gap; high expectations and active student engagement; consistent and
effective relationships with students, parents, teachers, administrators and other school and district staff; and meaningful self - assessment to improve as a professional educator.
That, coupled with scientifically based research, resulted in the design, piloting, and delivery of multiple professional development trainings focused
on improving the mathematics content knowledge of teachers while simultaneously modeling
effective instructional practices.
The
Instructional Coaching Service plans, launches, and implements a coherent coaching program to provide
effective coaching support to teachers that is designed to improve
practice and produce positive impacts
on student achievement.
AIR collaborates with its clients to plan, launch, and implement a coherent
instructional coaching program designed to provide
effective coaching support to teachers to improve
practice and lead to positive impact
on student achievement.
Continued focus
on instructional practices, knowledge acquisition, and technique are crucial for
effective instruction.
In responding to demands that they focus sharply
on improving their teachers «
instructional capacities, school and district leaders should not overlook the influence they can have
on classroom
practice by continuing efforts to motivate their teachers, and to align their teachers «work settings with what is known about
effective instructional practice.
Two of the most
effective practices —
instructional rounds (p. 36) and lesson planning (p. 64)-- start by focusing
on very different things.
The language arts and social studies teachers
on my professional learning team are intelligent, passionate people who work hard to amplify
effective instructional practices.
In 2015, following the publication of Leading Pre-K — 3 Learning Communities, NAESP developed the first nationwide blended professional learning program to provide principals and other leaders with a job - embedded, sustained, and
on - going professional learning experience focused
on mastering
effective instructional leadership
practices that are developmentally - appropriate.
Functions The teacher leader: a) Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom - and school - based data to identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school organization, and school culture; b) Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based
on observation of instruction, student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research - based
effective practices; c) Supports colleagues» individual and collective reflection and professional growth by serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator; d) Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues to address curricular expectations and student learning needs; e) Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge available
on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning, and connect with people and resources around the globe; and f) Promotes
instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central focus of instruction.