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Tare, Medha; Rood, Elizabeth – Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, 2023
Virtual, mixed, and augmented reality, termed "extended reality," or XR, have great potential for classroom-based learning. Yet many questions about the use and widespread adoption of these emerging technologies remain. To share insights, opportunities, and challenges, the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop and the XR Association…
Descriptors: Secondary Education, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Computer Simulation
Cooke, Nancy J., Ed.; Hilton, Margaret L., Ed. – National Academies Press, 2015
The past half-century has witnessed a dramatic increase in the scale and complexity of scientific research. The growing scale of science has been accompanied by a shift toward collaborative research, referred to as "team science." Scientific research is increasingly conducted by small teams and larger groups rather than individual…
Descriptors: Science Education, Cooperation, Scientific Research, Program Effectiveness
Center on Education Policy, 2015
In the spring and fall of 2013, the Center on Education Policy (CEP) convened two meetings of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss ideas for a more relevant and coordinated research agenda on the Common Core State Standards. Participants in these meetings identified several needs and made a number of thoughtful suggestions. Many…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Academic Standards, State Standards, Elementary Secondary Education
Friedman, Andrew L. – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is the means by which the professions across the world ensure that their knowledge and skills remain up to date and relevant to changing needs and environments. CPD significantly contributes to the quality and reputation of the professions and therefore to the quality of national and international social…
Descriptors: Professional Continuing Education, Lifelong Learning, Governance, Measurement
Spillane, James P.; Pareja, Amber Stitziel; Dorner, Lisa; Barnes, Carol; May, Henry; Huff, Jason; Camburn, Eric – Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability, 2010
In this paper we described how we mixed research approaches in a Randomized Control Trial (RCT) of a school principal professional development program. Using examples from our study we illustrate how combining qualitative and quantitative data can address some key challenges from validating instruments and measures of mediator variables to…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Principals
Clayton, Stephen; O'Brien, Mark; Burton, Diana; Campbell, Anne; Qualter, Anne; Varga-Atkins, Tunde – Educational Action Research, 2008
This article draws upon the work of two researchers who facilitated practitioner research with school professionals in Liverpool. The researchers themselves had not been involved in practitioner research before. In this account, the researchers reflect critically upon their own experience. The discussion presents the learning curve that the…
Descriptors: Teacher Researchers, Researchers, Foreign Countries, Action Research
Pierce, Robyn; Stacey, Kaye – International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning, 2010
This paper proposes a taxonomy of the pedagogical opportunities that are offered by mathematics analysis software such as computer algebra systems, graphics calculators, dynamic geometry or statistical packages. Mathematics analysis software is software for purposes such as calculating, drawing graphs and making accurate diagrams. However, its…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Graphing Calculators, Professional Development, Classification
Evans, Linda – Professional Development in Education, 2009
This paper focuses on the research-related, in-service professional development of social science academic researchers. It identifies as a gap in provision the paucity of provision of career-long training in the "creative" elements of research practice--specifically the methodological skills that have the potential to enhance individuals' research…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Professional Recognition, Professional Development, Social Sciences
Niess, Margaret L.; Ronau, Robert N.; Shafer, Kathryn G.; Driskell, Shannon O.; Harper, Suzanne R.; Johnston, Christopher; Browning, Christine; Ozgun-Koca, S. Asli; Kersaint, Gladis – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2009
What knowledge is needed to teach mathematics with digital technologies? The overarching construct, called technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge (TPACK), has been proposed as the interconnection and intersection of technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge. Mathematics Teacher TPACK Standards offer guidelines for thinking about this…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers, Professional Development, Academic Standards
Garner, Barbara, Ed. – National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL), 2008
"Focus on Basics" is a publication of the US Division of World Education, Inc. It presents best practices, current research on adult learning and literacy, and how research is used by adult basic education teachers, counselors, program administrators, and policymakers. "Focus on Basics" is dedicated to connecting research with…
Descriptors: Numeracy, Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Mathematics Teachers
McLeskey, James; Billingsley, Bonnie S. – Remedial and Special Education, 2008
Although effective practices have been developed to address the needs of a wide range of students with disabilities, evidence suggests a limited use of these practices. Potential contributors to the research-to-practice gap focus on problems with pre-service teacher preparation, professional development, and the nature of research. The authors…
Descriptors: Teacher Shortage, Special Education Teachers, Special Education, Theory Practice Relationship
Farrell, Thomas S. C. – Center for Adult English Language Acquisition, 2008
There is a longstanding recognition in the field of language education that teachers must continually reshape their knowledge of teaching and learning. This knowledge is developed initially in teacher education programs, then becomes part of teachers' education throughout their careers through reflective practice. Reflective practice occurs when…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Action Research, Second Language Learning, Criticism
Whitebook, Marcy; Gomby, Deanna; Bellm, Dan; Sakai, Laura; Kipnis, Fran – Center for the Study of Child Care Employment, University of California at Berkeley, 2009
When it comes to teacher preparation, the support provided to new teachers, and ongoing professional development for working teachers, Grades K-12 and the field of early care and education (ECE) are two very different worlds. While both worlds assume that teachers' classroom skills and behavior can be influenced at multiple points in time (through…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Young Children, Educational Change, Professional Development
Klein, Lisa; Knitzer, Jane – National Center for Children in Poverty, 2007
Language and literacy skills are critical to success in school. For low-income preschoolers, increasing early literacy and math skills is vital to closing the achievement gap between them and their more advantaged peers. New research shows that an intentional curriculum and professional development and supports for teachers are important…
Descriptors: Achievement Gap, Low Income, Academic Achievement, Mathematics Skills

Allen, G. G. – Library and Information Science Research, 1986
Discusses three major motivations for in-house library research--planning, problem solving, and staff development--in terms of the functions and responsibilities of library management. Ten stages in a research project are identified and management contribution to each is described. It is concluded that the role of management is critical.…
Descriptors: Institutional Research, Library Administration, Library Planning, Library Research