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Informing a Learning Progression in Genetics: Which Should Be Taught First, Mendelian Inheritance or the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology?
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Duncan, Ravit Golan; Castro-Faix, Moraima; Choi, Jinnie – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2016
The Framework for Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards in the USA emphasize learning progressions (LPs) that support conceptual coherence and the gradual building of knowledge over time. In the domain of genetics there are two independently developed alternative LPs. In essence, the difference between the two progressions…
Descriptors: Genetics, Sequential Approach, Molecular Biology, Scientific Concepts
Examining How Proactive Management and Culturally Responsive Teaching Relate to Student Behavior: Implications for Measurement and Practice
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Kristine E. Larson; Elise T. Pas; Catherine P. Bradshaw; Michael S. Rosenberg; Norma L. Day-Vines – Grantee Submission, 2018
The discipline gap between White students and students of color has increased demand for teacher training in culturally responsive and behavior management practices. Extant research, however, is inconclusive about how culturally responsive teaching practices relate to student behavior or how to assess using such practices in the classroom.…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Culturally Relevant Education, Teaching Models, Teaching Methods
Examining How Proactive Management and Culturally Responsive Teaching Relate to Student Behavior: Implications for Measurement and Practice
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Kristine E. Larson; Elise T. Pas; Catherine P. Bradshaw; Michael S. Rosenberg; Norma L. Day-Vines – School Psychology Review, 2018
The discipline gap between White students and African American students has increased demand for teacher training in culturally responsive and behavior management practices. Extant research, however, is inconclusive about how culturally responsive teaching practices relate to student behavior or how to assess using such practices in the classroom.…
Descriptors: Student Behavior, Culturally Relevant Education, Teaching Models, Teaching Methods
Developmental Designs: A Description of the Approach and Implementation in Schools
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Kwame-Ross, Terrance; Crawford, Linda; Klug, Erin – Middle Grades Research Journal, 2011
This article describes the theoretical and conceptual framework upon which the Developmental Designs (DD) approach is based and four fundamental human needs especially compelling for adolescents. These are used as the foreground to explain and contextualize the Developmental Designs' 10 classroom practices and professional development…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Educational Improvement, Federal Programs, Workshops
The Impact of Science Content and Professional Learning Communities on Science Teaching Efficacy and Standards-Based Instruction
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Lakshmanan, Aruna; Heath, Barbara P.; Perlmutter, Aaron; Elder, Michael – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
This study examines the impact of standards-based professional development on teacher efficacy and instructional practice of elementary and middle school science teachers. Professional development activities were conducted over a period of 3 years and included content courses as well as teacher involvement in professional learning communities.…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Self Efficacy, Correlation, Science Teachers
Using Teacher-Written Praise Notes to Promote a Positive Environment in a Middle School
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Nelson, Julie A. Peterson; Young, Benjamin J.; Young, Ellie L.; Cox, Gregory – Preventing School Failure, 2009
Teachers in 1 middle school learned about the positive effects of writing praise notes to students, which is 1 component of a positive behavior support. The authors intended for this procedure to promote a positive school environment and reinforce the appropriate use of social skills. Also, the authors instructed the teachers to use a direct…
Descriptors: Correlation, Positive Reinforcement, Middle School Teachers, Educational Environment