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Pope, Andrea M.; Finney, Sara J.; Crewe, Morgan – Online Submission, 2023
To provide an example of outcomes assessment that aligns with student affairs standards (Finney & Horst, 2019a), we share our process of assessing a mandated eight-week program for students on academic probation. Furthermore, our process highlights the value of using existing theory and research to inform assessment and program redesign…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Theory Practice Relationship, Academic Probation, Success
Tanase, Madalina Florentina; Leavitt, Teresa Ann – Online Submission, 2011
Beliefs about knowledge, learning and teaching are assumed to impact teachers' practice (Brownlee, 2004; N. Entwistle, Skinner, D. Entwistle, & Orr, 2000). A change of beliefs is an important step for teacher learning, but it is often seen as difficult if not impossible (Cooney, Shealy, & Arvold, 1998). This study investigated the impact…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Teacher Education Programs, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries
Doherty, Iain – Online Submission, 2011
Continuing professional development for teaching is important for institutional renewal, teacher development and student learning improvement. However, our longitudinal research into provision of continuing professional development has shown that the majority of educators who attend professional development workshops do not put what they have…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
Beck, Steen; Hansen, Dion Russelbak – Online Submission, 2009
Danish upper-secondary school is currently undergoing remarkable changes. Comprehensive reforms and restructuring have transformed teacher roles and school organization. However, not all upper-secondary teachers welcome reform: on the one hand, they have to adopt norms, standards and values determined by colleagues, if they want to "fit…
Descriptors: School Organization, Educational Change, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries