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Hixson, Nate; Stohr, Amber D.; Hammer, Patricia Cahape – West Virginia Department of Education, 2013
A study of instructional planning periods was undertaken in late 2013 pursuant to West Virginia State Code ยง18A-4-14 which states: "The state board shall conduct a study on planning periods. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the appropriate length for planning periods at the various grade levels and for the different types of…
Descriptors: Instructional Development, School Schedules, Teacher Surveys, Academic Achievement
Hixson, Nate K.; Ravitz, Jason; Whisman, Andy – West Virginia Department of Education, 2012
From 2008 to 2010, project-based learning (PBL) was a major focus of the Teacher Leadership Institute (TLI), undertaken by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), as a method for teaching 21st century skills. Beginning in January 2011, a summative evaluation was conducted to investigate the effect of PBL implementation on teachers'…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Student Projects, Teaching Skills, Faculty Development