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Shen, Jianping; Zhen, Jinzhou; Poppink, Sue – Educational Horizons, 2007
Interest in improving the quality of professional development in this age of educational reform has intensified as a growing body of research suggests that teaching practices matter in terms of student achievement. Some have argued for embedding professional development in the context of teachers' work in order to transform both teaching practices…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Change, Faculty Development, Work Environment
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Beard, Jacob G. – Educational Horizons, 1979
This article examines the program planning implications of specific advantages and disadvantages to competency testing which have been cited by lawyers and educators. Part of a theme issue on student assessment. (SJL)
Descriptors: Administrative Problems, Court Litigation, Educational Change, Educational Testing
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Foshay, Wellesley R. – Educational Horizons, 1988
The author argues that the impact of educational technology has been blunted by a failure to understand what it is and what it can do. He states that educational technology has been misunderstood and oversold. Lessons for the successful application of technology in schools are presented. (CH)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness, Courseware, Education Work Relationship