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Integrating Learner-Centered Design and User-Centered Design for Meaningful Instructor Onboarding: Supporting Large-Scale Curricular Changes to General Education
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Katelyn M. Southard; Julie Christen; Anuj Gupta – To Improve the Academy, 2024
Supporting instructors through large-scale curricular changes to cross-disciplinary programs such as general education is a complex challenge. In this case-based narrative, we describe how one large R1 university in the Southwest United States developed and implemented an instructor support program during a large-scale general education program…
Descriptors: Student Centered Learning, Curriculum Development, General Education, Design
The Long History of Using History of Science to Enliven and Inform Teaching and Learning in Biology
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William F. McComas – American Biology Teacher, 2024
This article introduces and contextualizes the content of this theme issue of "The American Biology Teacher" (ABT), which focuses on integrating elements of the history of science (HOS) in biology instruction. Such orientations can enhance students' understanding of core biological concepts and the process of scientific discovery by…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Science History, Scientific Concepts
Experiences of Associate Degree Nursing Faculty When Transitioning to a Leadership Role
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Kelly A. McAdams – ProQuest LLC, 2022
A paucity of literature was available on the transition from academic nurse educator to academic nurse leader when viewed through the lens of Patricia Benner's novice to expert theory. A gap in the literature was identified regarding the strategies successful academic nurse leaders implemented during the transition from academic nurse educator.…
Descriptors: Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Nursing Education, Associate Degrees
Teacher Educators' Understanding and Experiences with Implementing the Initial Primary Teacher Education Policy in Malawi
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Chirwa, Grames; Kamweta, Gabriel; Naidoo, Devika; Myrie, Doreen N. – International Journal of Whole Schooling, 2023
The initial primary teacher education (IPTE) curriculum policy was revised in 2016 and implemented in 2017 in Malawi (Ministry of Education, 2021). This study investigates teacher educators' (TE) understanding and experiences in two teacher training colleges. The study is informed by the cognitivist theory of Spillane et al. (2002). Following a…
Descriptors: Teacher Educators, Teacher Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Preservice Teacher Education
Teaching and Learning of Nature of Scientific Knowledge and Scientific Inquiry: Building Capacity through Systematic Research-Based Professional Development
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Lederman, Norman G.; Lederman, Judith S. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2019
This study provides an example of a systematic professional development project designed to build capacity for the teaching of nature of science and scientific inquiry, while not sacrificing the learning of more traditional science subject matter. Specifically, this project examined the impact of a 5-year professional development project on K-12…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles
Bringing Innovative Practices to Your School: Lessons from International Schools
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Richardson, Jayson W., Ed. – Eye on Education, 2019
Exploring issues of student agency, equity, assessment, teaching, management, teacher leadership, and use of technology, this book provides strategies, tips, and guidance for enacting innovative change in today's schools. Drawing from unique and creative approaches at international schools, real practitioners share their stories and…
Descriptors: Personal Autonomy, Teaching Methods, Classroom Techniques, Teacher Leadership