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Showing 1 to 20 of 157 for “"Other Teacher Education and Professional Development"”.
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The Development and Evaluation of a Seminar for Teachers on the Awareness and Management of Allergic Conditions of their Students in the Classroom
… problems go unrecognized by both their parents and teachers. The purpose of this project was to bring about change on the part of teachers enabling them better to address allergic problems in their students. Literature was reviewed with respect to allergies and with respect to the use of …
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Components of Effective Instructional Coaching: Examining Instructional Coach, Teacher, and Principal Perspectives
… has been shown to be an effective way to improve teacher practice through structured partnership and goal-oriented collaboration. This qualitative study examined the perspectives of instructional coaches, teachers, and principals on the presence of six key components of effective instructional …
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Comparing literate and oral cultures with a view to improving understanding of students from oral traditions: an autoethnographic approach
<p>In his book Orality and Literacy, Walter Ong describes the difference between cultures that have never been exposed to literature and those that have been highly influenced by literature and literacy. He suggests that such learners have a different “consciousness” as a result of their life …
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A Descriptive Case Study of Teacher Study Groups and Teachers' Perceptions of the Impact of Study Groups on Professional Growth
… Few studies have focused on defining and delineating the essential characteristics of veteran teacher study groups or the perceptions of teachers about how study groups affect their professional growth.</p> <p><em>Purpose.</em> The purposes of this study were to: (1) define and …
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Alignment Of School Improvement Plans With District Professional Learning Plan: A Policy Advocacy Document
… advocates for a local policy connecting a standards-based district professional learning plan to individual school improvement plans for the purpose of improving targeted instructional behaviors and student learning outcomes. Currently, my district’s school improvement plans follow a general …
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Let's enjoy teaching life: an autoethnography of a novice ESL teacher's two years of teaching English in a private girls' secondary school in Japan
<p>This thesis is an account of a beginning ESL teacher’s two years teaching abroad at a private all-girl’s secondary school in Nishinomiya, Japan. It is an autoethnography and includes written and visual artifacts from the author’s time spent teaching English to junior high school students.</p>
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Fostering Resilience: A Pilot Study for Mindful Yoga as an Intervention for Adolescents Exposed to Chronic Adversity
… dysregulation, destructive behavior against self and others, learning disabilities, dissociative problems, somatization, and distortions in concepts about self and others (Bessel van der Kolk, 1994, p. 259). There may be particular benefits for youth who live in urban, underserved populations as …
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Teachers' Perceptions on Professional Learning: A Mixed Method Program Evaluation in a Middle School Setting
… of this research was evaluate the program of teacher professional learning at Hamlin Middle School to guide formative improvement, therefore maximizing the potential of increasing teacher effectiveness and results. By facilitating evaluative thinking among teachers on the topic of teacher …
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Teacher Induction Programs in North Carolina: Factors Relating to Job Satisfaction and the Intent to Remain in the Profession
<p>Attrition rates continue to rise for beginning teachers. It is alarming that almost half of all new teachers leave the profession within their first 5 years. The “revolving door” that is created negatively affects student achievement. The most common solution to decreasing teacher turnover rates …
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Practical recommendations for composition instructors based on a review of the literature surrounding ESL and identity
… the issues surrounding student identity and their relationship to culture may prove more urgent in many composition classrooms. This thesis examines the literature surrounding the topics of culture, identity, and related factors as they apply to multilingual writers in the composition …
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Teacher and Administrator Perspectives from Experiences in the Teacher Leadership Initiative
<p>Teacher leadership, has been defined by many researchers as the answer to school improvement through the use of teacher leaders leading the effort in schools and districts. This qualitative dissertation takes a deep look into the experiences of teachers and administrators that participated in a …
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Enhancing ESL Instruction Through Reflective Teaching: A Resource Guide for Administrators of Intensive English Programs
<p>Reflective teaching practices are meaningful and practical ways for administrators to support and encourage ongoing professional development among ESL teachers. Today, the global demand for English instruction has greatly surpassed the supply of qualified and experienced teachers. Many ESL …
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Supporting Novice Teachers: Peer Coaching and Collaborative Inquiry as Support
… inquiry model is implemented with novice teachers. The goals of the study include examining the peer coaching process as described by teachers, and understanding the relationships between novice teachers and their peer coaches based on the novice teachers’ perspectives. This study employs …
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Selected Roles/Functions of Technical/Vocational Education Administrators in Barbados and the Need for Further Preparation and Continuing Professional Development
… the roles/functions of technical/vocational education (TVE) administrators in Barbados and to ascertain their personal needs for further preparation and continuing professional development.</p> <p>The population for the study consisted of 115 TVE administrators from the Ministry of Education, …
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Pronunciation Lesson Plans for Korean EFL University Instructors
<p>This project helps to create lesson plans for instructors who teach Korean ESL/EFL students in English pronunciation part.</p>
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The Impact of Stand-alone Professional Development Versus Job-embedded Professional Development on Teacher Self-Efficacy: A Program Evaluation
… the United States use various methods to create professional learning opportunities that lead to effective teaching practices. The purpose of my study is to evaluate the impact of stand-alone professional development on teacher self-efficacy of teachers who have attended or incorporated …
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Effects of a Professional Learning Experience on Middle School Teachers’ Perceptions, Experiences, and Implementation of Curricular-Embedded Self-Regulated Learning and Motivation
… obstacles that can affect their achievement and motivation. It is essential that they learn how to self-regulate their learning and motivation so that they can persevere in an increasingly challenging academic environment. Teachers may support students directly or indirectly by embedding …
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Teacher Perceptions of School Climate and PBIS
… perceptions of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), a behavior change system implemented in schools, length of teaching experience, and teacher perceptions of school climate. The sample for this study was made up of certified teachers in schools that had implemented PBIS, and …
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On the Cusp: A School District and Two Communities Respond to an Oil Pre-Boom
… an investigation of the attitudes, perceptions, and reactions of school staff and community members in a rural pre-boom school district. In the early stage of an oil boom, real and perceived disruptions commonly occur in the schools and communities that are affected. The preparations and …
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