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Scholl, Rosie; Nichols, Kim; Burgh, Gilbert – Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 2016
This study explored the impact of facilitating collaborative philosophical inquiry (CPI), in the tradition of "Philosophy for Children," on connectedness pedagogies. The study employed an experimental design that included 59 primary teachers in 2 groups. The experimental group received an intervention that comprised training in CPI and…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Elementary School Teachers, Statistical Analysis, Prior Learning
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Hodges, Michael Gary; Hodges-Kulinna, Pamela; Kloeppel, Tiffany Ann – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2015
Background: Currently, obesity is one major pressing health concern for children, with physical inactivity being one main contributor. Schools are an excellent venue to provide pupils with opportunities for physical activity; however, schools are in need of user-friendly intervention programs that increase pupil activity and healthy behavior…
Descriptors: Physical Fitness, Physical Activities, Questionnaires, Health Behavior
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Sharkey, Judy; Clavijo Olarte, Amparo; Ramírez, Luz Maribel – Journal of Teacher Education, 2016
Here we share findings from a 9-month qualitative case study involving a school-university professional development inquiry into how teachers develop, implement, and interpret community-based pedagogies (CBPs), an asset-based approach to curriculum that acknowledges mandated standards but begins with recognizing and valuing local knowledge. After…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Standards, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries
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Peercy, Megan Madigan; Martin-Beltran, Melinda; Daniel, Shannon M. – Language, Culture and Curriculum, 2013
This qualitative case study examines an after-school, bilingual family literacy programme that brought together several groups to form a community of practice (CoP) that worked to support the literacy development of English language learners and their families. We explored the following question: How do parents, teachers, students, and other…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Second Language Learning
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Silva, Tim; McKie, Allison; Knechtel, Virginia; Gleason, Philip; Makowsky, Libby – National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, 2014
In Fall 2009 and Spring 2010, 30 teaching residency programs received funding through one of 28 Teacher Quality partnership grants awarded to establish or expand residency programs. These programs follow a model of teacher preparation in which prospective teachers complete graduate-level coursework alongside a year-long fieldwork experience in the…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Graduate Study, Field Experience Programs, School Districts
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Silva, Tim; McKie, Allison; Knechtel, Virginia; Gleason, Philip; Makowsky, Libby – National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, 2014
In Fall 2009 and Spring 2010, 30 teaching residency programs received funding through one of 28 Teacher Quality partnership grants awarded to establish or expand residency programs. These programs follow a model of teacher preparation in which prospective teachers complete graduate-level coursework alongside a year-long fieldwork experience in the…
Descriptors: Teacher Education Programs, Graduate Study, Field Experience Programs, School Districts