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Showing 1 to 20 of 97 for “"in-service teachers"”.
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Investigating a geometry course for in-service teachers
This study focused on Foundation Phase teachers' pedagogical and content knowledge. It investigated the impact that a geometry course (Shape and Space), had on the teachers levels of understanding of Shape and Space. The course was conducted over 5 days. A literature search revealed a few different …
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Supporting Elementary Education In-Service Teachers' Proficiency in Planning STEM-Centric Lessons
… to explore the McDaniel College Elementary STEM Instructional Leader (ESIL) pilot cohort's ability to proficiently plan lessons that incorporated the Maryland State STEM Standards of Practice (SOP), targeting integration of STEM content, inquiry learning, students' abilities to collaborate as a …
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Constraints encountered by In-service Teachers in their professional development in Lusaka District
This study was set out to establish constraints encountered by in-service teachers in their professional development in Lusaka district. The objectives of the study were: to establish the constraints encountered by in-service teachers in their professional development; and to identify measures to …
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Constraints encountered by In-service Teachers in their professional development in Lusaka District
This study was set out to establish constraints encountered by in-service teachers in their professional development in Lusaka district. The objectives of the study were: to establish the constraints encountered by in-service teachers in their professional development; and to identify measures to …
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Perceptions of continuing education programmes by in-service teachers from two universities in Africa
The study compared the perceptions of continuing education programmes by in-service teachers from two universities in Africa; University of Zululand, South Africa (UZ), and Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria, (AAU). The study covers the impact, effectiveness and efficiency of UZ and …
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The development of an effective multi-media distance education programme for in-service teachers
This dissertation is a report of my work in schools in the Eastern Cape while assisting the Primary Education project (PREP) to develop a resource pack for in-service education. In-service education has received much attention in recent years in South Africa. Both the state sector and …
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Reading and re-reading young adult memoirs : a narrative study with pre-service and in-service teachers
In this dissertation, I describe a narrative study in which five pre-service and in-service teachers read and re-read three young adult memoirs and discussed their responses in a series of book group meetings. The purpose was to examine how teachers discuss young adult memoirs, what they might …
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Professional Development and Learning of In-Service Teachers at Different Career Stages in China: A Teacher Knowledge Building Perspective
It is held in consensus worldwide that targeted professional development and learning (PDL) approaches should be provided for in-service teachers at different career stages. This research aims to add to the paucity of research that explores what PDL approaches are best suited for in-service …
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The Relationship Between Implicit Theories of Intelligence, Epistemological Beliefs, and the Teaching Practices of In-service Teachers: A Mixed Methods Study
The intent of this two-phase, sequential explanatory mixed methods study was to examine the role teachers' beliefs play when making instructional decisions. The population included in-service teachers representing four Career and Technical Education disciplines located within the commonwealth of …
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The enablers and barriers to professional development for in-service teachers of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in the Vietnamese higher education context
Teacher professional development (PD) has become increasingly important for teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL) in Vietnamese higher education. This is due to the implementation from 2008 of Language Project 2020, aiming to help students use a foreign language independently after …
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The Relationship Between In-Service Teachers’ Culturally Responsive Teaching Self-efficacy and Outcome Expectancy Beliefs, Instructional Practices (CLASS), and Student Outcomes in the Urban School Setting
Culturally responsive teaching self-efficacy and outcome expectancy beliefs have emerged as constructs to investigate pre-service teacher preparedness for teaching children who represent culturally, ethnically, economically, linguistically, racially and religiously diverse backgrounds, who often …
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The Value of Reflective Thinking Among Public Elementary Teachers in Ontario, Canada
<p>This research study investigated the perceived value of reflection among in-service teachers in Ontario, Canada. The surveys were randomly distributed to 140 teachers within the Toronto District School Board (TDSB; the largest school board in Canada). The teachers all had Ontario teaching …
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Changing the Paradigm in Strengthening School-Community Partnerships: Culturally Relevant Afterschool Programs Providing Professional Development to Classroom Teachers
… study focused on culturally responsive teaching instruction supported and developed through less formal learning and teaching environments. Eight in-service teachers shared their beliefs, personal narratives, and culturally responsive teaching practices in educating African American youth …
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The significance of in-service teacher’s training for fully integrating CALL in the female public schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Developments in technology have influenced all areas of life, including education and in particular, language learning and teaching. The computer has become very advantageous in the teaching of foreign languages, especially with the augmentation of hardware, software and the World Wide Web. …
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Rejecting White Racist Ideology: Holistic, Psychological, and Sociological Factors Operating in the Life and Practice of Two White European American Literacy Teachers
This research informs the extant literature on belief change concerning race among White European American pre- and in-service teachers, as well as literacy instructional practice recommended for students of color. Implications for future research are posited on anti-racist teacher education …
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Social and Cultural Capital Across Contexts: Mandarin-Speaking English Language Learning Children's First and Second Language Literacy Learning at Home, in the Community, and in Multiple Classrooms
In the three classrooms where English was the language of instruction, the literacy practices provided by the ESL teacher appeared to be more effective in increasing ELLs' L2 linguistic capital due to her explicit instruction on literacy components, use of accommodated speech, and giving …
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Teacher transformation achieved through participation in the National Writing Project’s invitational summer institute
Professional development of in-service teachers continues to increase, but not all programs are successful in promoting teacher learning and student improvement. This qualitative study offers an examination of how one professional development program, The National Writing Project, with its …
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Teaching with Passion: A Narrative Inquiry into Elementary Teachers' Identity Development, Personal and Professional Knowledge, and Love of Teaching
<p>This is a study of elementary teachers' identity development, personal and professional knowledge, and love of teaching. The participants of this inquiry are six teachers who teach at Hesse Elementary School in Savannah, Georgia. Diane, Julie, Mary, Susan, Uticia, and Yolanda provide viable …
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