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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Professional growth and development"”.
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Professional Growth and Development: A Study of Exemplary Middle School Principals in Iowa
… The problem of the study was to describe the professional growth activities of exemplary middle school principals and to document what they perceived were conditions that influence their active participation,and the factors that influence their effectiveness. Procedures. Data was collected …
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The Relationship Among Teacher Satisfaction, School Organizational Climate, and Professional Growth and Development Attitudes of High School Teachers
<p>The purpose of this study was to identify and explore the relationships among school climate, teacher satisfaction, and professional growth and development attitudes as perceived by high school teachers. The study also provided school climate, teacher satisfaction, and teacher professional …
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Insights Into the Process of Guiding Reflection During an Early Field Experience of Preservice Teachers
… included a reflective journal, video analysis, and peer observation/reflection. Data collection techniques included open-ended interviewing, reflective journals, videotape analysis, and field notes. In contrast to previous Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) research, the findings …
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How do counselling psychologists working with children and adolescents describe and give meaning to their experiences? An interpretative phenomenological analysis
… counselling psychologists working with children and adolescents with regards to philosophy, policy, training, practice and professional identity. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was employed to analyse participant data. Participants were HCPC accredited counselling psychologists in …
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Teacher sense-making of english curriculum reform in China: a sociocultural perspective on teacher change and development
… a growing focus among education policy makers and scholars over the past decades but is currently under-theorized, especially in relation to top- town mandated education reforms. This study draws on Vygotsky's sociocultural theory to understand the nature of teacher sense-making of English …
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Succession Planning For K–12 Leadership: Educators' Perceptions Of A Public School District Leadership Development Program
… prepared for the future when it comes to staff development. This lack of foresight and planning causes a ripple effect leading to insufficient leadership. A district-level leadership development program could lessen this burden by providing support for educators with exposure to leadership …
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Examining Teacher Perceptions of Primary Grade Level Collaboration on Professional Development and Growth
… believe it improves student achievement. It is mandated within the school system wherein this study was conducted. However, the major emphasis is on student achievement with little to no emphasis on soft skills, which are desperately needed. Teachers need to be trained in fostering learning and …
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Teacher Evaluation: Foreign-Language Teachers’ and Administrators’ Perspectives on Effective Evaluation Strategies and Processes
… evaluation that ensures quality of instruction and contributes to the professional growth and development of teachers. Little is known, however, regarding foreign-language teachers' and supervisors' perspectives of the effectiveness of the teacher-evaluation strategies and processes they use or …
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Continuing education for certified athletic trainers : participation and perceived impact on professional practice
Continuing education (CE) is intended to promote professional growth and development and enhance one's professional practice. The purpose of this investigation was to determine Certified Athletic Trainers' (ATs) preferred types/formats and related barriers regarding formal (i.e., approved for CE …
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Retaining New Graduate Nurses: Creating A Model Inpatient Transition To Practice Program In A Large Healthcare System
… among New Graduate Nurses (NGNs) by implementing and evaluating a Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model in a large hospital. The DEU aims to provide intensive support and training to NGNs during their transition to clinical practice, with a focus on improving retention rates and enhancing patient …
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Factors influencing positive change in the second[ary] teacher's classroom skills
… boards are interested in school effectiveness and see a correlation between the quality of classroom teachers and school effectiveness. Superintendents, eager to please the school board, seek to show increased school effectiveness year after year. This necessitates dealing with areas which …
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An Educational Initiative to Promote Evidence-Based Practice
… as essential in providing quality patient care and achieving optimal outcomes, is the integration of the best research evidence, patient preference, and clinician expertise. Healthcare providers must attain expertise in integrating EBP into the clinical setting. Fellowships are one strategy …
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Descriptive Case Studies of the Socialization and Acculturation of Two Mentored First-Year Elementary Teachers Within the Seventh-day Adventist School System
… this study to: (1) investigate the experiences and perceptions of two first-year elementary teachers within the Seventh-day Adventist educational system, (2) gain a better understanding of new teachers’ socialization and acculturation during their first year of teaching, and (3) use beginning …
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Student Satisfaction with the Cooperative Education Program at Virginia Tech
… Services at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is undergoing a Business Process Re-engineering to develop the "Best Cooperative Education" program. The components considered in this process are the employers, the students, the staff, and the University faculty. To determine …
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The Role of Critical and Collaborative Reflection with Experienced Teachers (via a Discussion Board) in the Professional Development of Novice Teachers
… study was to explore the role of critical and collaborative reflection in the professional development of novice teachers. This study addressed the research question: What role does critical and collaborative reflection with experienced teachers play in the professional development of …
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A study of inservice involvement of Indiana public school superintendents as a means of professional growth
… public school superintendents participated and to assess the relationship between inservice participation and the professional development of the school superintendent as perceived by the school superintendent. The specific purposes were to determine:1. The types of inservice activities in …
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Faculty Advisement and Helpfulness and the Retention of First-Semester Associate Degree Nursing Students
<p>The retention and success of nursing students are essential to address the expected growth in demand for healthcare services. By focusing on success, rather than remediation, nursing students are empowered to reach their full potential. Nursing faculty advisement and helpfulness are essential …
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The Process of Becoming a Blue Ribbon School: Perceptions of Participating Teachers And Principals
The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the shared experiences of teachers and principals within selected schools in their quest of achieving the United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award in Georgia. In one sense, these schools are already successful. …