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Borko, Hilda; Carlson, Janet; Mangram, Charmaine; Anderson, Robin; Fong, Alissa; Million, Susan; Mozenter, Suki; Villa, Anthony Muro – International Journal of STEM Education, 2017
Background: This paper describes the Problem-Solving Cycle model of professional development and the Mathematics Leadership Preparation model of PD leader preparation. These models form the backbone of our current research-practice partnership project in which we are working with a large urban district to adapt these models to develop district…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Mathematics Instruction, Problem Solving, Leadership Training
Davenport, Jodi L.; Silberglitt, Matt; Boxerman, Jonathan; Olson, Arthur – Grantee Submission, 2014
3D models derived from actual molecular structures have the potential to transform student learning in biology. We share findings related to our research questions: 1) what types of interactions with a protein folding kit promote specific learning objectives?, and 2) what features of the instructional environment (e.g., peer interactions, teacher…
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Depth Perception, Spatial Ability, Models
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Niemi, Hannele; Multisilta, Jari – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2016
This article presents results on how students became engaged and motivated when using digital storytelling in knowledge creation in Finland, Greece and California. The theoretical framework is based on sociocultural theories. Learning is seen as a result of dialogical interactions between people, substances and artefacts. This approach has been…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, Elementary School Students, Secondary School Students