NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Craig, Stephanie L.; Smith, Sean J.; Frey, Bruce B. – Professional Development in Education, 2022
Although the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework has been effective in designing tools and lessons, implementation of the Framework to design entire learning environments possesses its own limitations in research. This paper describes a quasi-experimental study of the effects of a professional development program on teachers'…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Institutes (Training Programs), Summer Programs, Access to Education
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Fairman, Janet C.; Smith, David J.; Pullen, Paige C.; Lebel, Steve J. – Professional Development in Education, 2023
This article describes the challenge of engaging educators in professional development (PD) that is timely and relevant to their work, and effective in stimulating instructional changes to improve student learning. The authors highlight the competing needs and goals for PD that create tensions among the external accountability demands, school…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Evidence Based Practice, Educational Needs, Learner Engagement
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Givvin, Karen B.; Santagata, Rossella – Professional Development in Education, 2011
The focus of this paper is on detailing the decisions made when we created, implemented and studied a mathematics professional development (PD) program in low-performing, urban schools. Our program held many characteristics espoused by researchers as critical for effectiveness. We begin by reviewing the characteristics of quality PD programs that…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Urban Schools, Middle Schools, Grade 6