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Margareta Maria Thomson – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2017
This case study describes a research project employing a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design investigating teachers' motivations, expectations, values, and teaching practices due to their attendance of an innovative Professional Development program in the United States. The Professional Development program, called Research Experience for…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Faculty Development, Case Studies, Research Methodology
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Kynda Faythe – Kansas English, 2017
The concept of data based decision making has been in the forefront of educational reform for decades. Despite the fact that data could better inform the educational decisions teachers make, some educators lack understanding of data and assessment. This could lead to misinterpretation and poor use of the scores. The purpose of this literature…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Learning Analytics, Decision Making, English Teachers
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Glennie, Elizabeth J.; Charles, Karen J.; Rice, Olivia N. – Science Educator, 2017
Examining repeated classroom encounters over time provides a comprehensive picture of activities. Studies of instructional practices in classrooms have traditionally relied on two methods: classroom observations, which are expensive, and surveys, which are limited in scope and accuracy. Teacher logs provide a "real-time" method for…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Transcripts (Written Records), Educational Practices
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Rodesiler, Luke – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2014
This article presents research from a qualitative study exploring five secondary English teachers' professionally oriented participation online. Drawing upon Cole's (1996) "surround" and "weaving" views of context, the specific line of research featured here was guided by the following question: What are the features of the…
Descriptors: English Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Qualitative Research, Faculty Development
Banilower, Eric R.; Smith, P. Sean; Weiss, Iris R.; Malzahn, Kristen A.; Campbell, Kiira M.; Weis, Aaron M. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2013
The 2012 National Survey of Science and Mathematics Education was designed to provide up-to-date information and to identify trends in the areas of teacher background and experience, curriculum and instruction, and the availability and use of instructional resources. A total of 7,752 science and mathematics teachers in schools across the United…
Descriptors: Science Education, Mathematics Education, National Surveys, Mathematics Teachers
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Keay, Jeanne – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2006
Background/context: Professional development is an important element of professional practice and teachers are expected to engage in activities that not only improve practice but also have a positive impact on pupil learning. Physical educators worldwide have acknowledged the need to improve the continuing education of teachers and have called…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Foreign Countries, Data Collection, Comparative Analysis
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Green, Susan K.; Brown, Matt – Action in Teacher Education, 2006
One elementary school's ongoing process in developing an appropriate action research requirement for teacher candidates during their student teaching experience (internship) is described. The assignment has evolved from a pilot project with one intern and mentor teacher to a requirement for all interns at the school. Several issues that emerged…
Descriptors: Teaching Experience, Problem Solving, Pilot Projects, Mentors