The book represents a culminating work of the ArtsLiteracy Project, a project that develops curricula and professional development practices based on the premise that linking literacy and the arts creates
powerful learning opportunities for students both in core academic subjects and in the arts.
Prosser has been systematically embracing and implementing elements of CEL's theory of action — namely, that central office staff and principals need to have content and instructional expertise in order to guide and support teachers in providing
powerful learning opportunities for all students.
Stacy is passionate about creating
powerful learning opportunities for all students through ongoing improvement of instruction and leadership.
Not exact matches
As Dweck found, process praise
for effort or procedure was
powerful in developing growth mindset, so it's important
for students to have
opportunities to
learn and use different processes and procedures in solving problems, and
for teachers to praise the process and not the person.
When
students have in their hands the suite of personal digital technologies that they use 24 hours, seven days a week, the way is opened
for schools to readily harness that technology and benefit from the
opportunities being opened in every area of
learning; to further lower the school walls, to better individualise teaching and assessment, to interface with the apposite evermore
powerful online
learning facilities, to marry the «in» and «out» of school
learning and teaching, and
for the children to
learn in context anywhere, anytime.
These conferences can provide
powerful opportunities for students to advocate
for their own
learning.
We know that
students learn better and that their communication skills increase when they have the
opportunity to use the Internet to collaborate with experts or with
students in other countries — when they can communicate
powerful ideas to authentic audiences
for personally meaningful reasons.
As
for my personal
learning, I found that giving
students the flexibility of choice was a very
powerful engagement tool and they should be given
opportunities to differentiate what they
learn and how to present it.
Deliberately planning
for and structuring frequent
learning conversations offer
powerful learning opportunities for teachers to see
learning through
students» eyes, and develop their next teaching approaches.
From curriculum diversification and outdoor
learning opportunities through to life skill development and improved OFSTED reports, sustainability can be used as a
powerful tool to enrich the school environment and the teaching and
learning experience
for students and staff.
Providing
students with the
opportunity to research and explore the history of civil and social justice issues in their own communities can be a
powerful tool
for learning and reflection.
Second, quality instructional leadership matters: if teachers do not afford
students powerful learning opportunities, this is ultimately an issue
for school leaders.
Extended
Learning Time:
Learning that takes place outside of school can be
powerful opportunities for middle schools to support improved
student outcomes.
Multiple studies have demonstrated that organizations that prioritize a performance - management system that supports employees» professional growth outperform organizations that do not.25 Similar to all professionals, teachers need feedback and
opportunities to develop and refine their practices.26 As their expertise increases, excellent teachers want to take on additional responsibilities and assume leadership roles within their schools.27 Unfortunately, few educators currently receive these kinds of
opportunities for professional learning and growth.28 For example, well - developed, sustained professional learning communities, or PLCs, can serve as powerful levers to improve teaching practice and increase student achievement.29 When implemented poorly, however, PLCs result in little to no positive change in school performance
for professional
learning and growth.28
For example, well - developed, sustained professional learning communities, or PLCs, can serve as powerful levers to improve teaching practice and increase student achievement.29 When implemented poorly, however, PLCs result in little to no positive change in school performance
For example, well - developed, sustained professional
learning communities, or PLCs, can serve as
powerful levers to improve teaching practice and increase
student achievement.29 When implemented poorly, however, PLCs result in little to no positive change in school performance.30
The combination of
students, local history, researching, and problem - based
learning creates a
powerful opportunity for learning to all involved.
Research and Practice The 2014 study, «Using Technology to Support At - Risk
Students»
Learning,» published by the Alliance
for Excellent Education and the Stanford Center
for Opportunity Policy, reinforces what McGlone and other astute school leaders already know: Technology can be a
powerful force
for closing the achievement gap, but it's only as effective as the educator who uses it — and professional development is key.
«Operation Preparation provides a
powerful opportunity for schools and communities to work together in a unified project to support college and career readiness
for all of our
students,» said Jennifer Smith, a consultant in KDE's Division of
Learning Services.
SoundOut is opening a
powerful window of
opportunity for students, teachers, community practitioners and advocates to
learn about
student voice, student engagement and Meaningful Student Invol
student voice,
student engagement and Meaningful Student Invol
student engagement and Meaningful
Student Invol
Student Involvement.
«CTE plays a
powerful role in preparing
students for postsecondary education and the workplace, and it is important that educators leading these programs have an
opportunity to inform national conversations on the professional development and career supports that teachers need to meet new
student learning and industry needs,» said Susanne Silk, National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT), National Board board member and Business Professionals of America advisor in Sayre, OK.
We believe that the information and strategies you'll find in this book will inspire you to continue SEEKING
powerful learning opportunities for your own
students.
An enthusiastic teacher, Peggy feels privileged
for opportunities to share
powerful stories of
learnings from over 30 years of work with families and their children, teens, adults, couples, communities and
students of all ages.