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Peer reviewedMorris, Vivian G.; Morris, Curtis L. – Journal of Teacher Education, 2002
Investigated factors that one small, African American community in Alabama perceived as making its school a good school. Data from interviews and surveys involving parents, teachers, administrators, alumni, and community members, and from various primary and secondary documents, indicated that caring, competent, committed teachers; a range of…
Descriptors: Black Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Parent Participation
Prince, Cynthia D. – American Educator, 2002
Analyzes the complexity of attracting well-qualified teachers to struggling urban schools in impoverished neighborhoods, focusing on the impact of teacher quality on student achievement, the evidence that teachers regularly migrate out of low-performing schools, and the potential solution that lies in offering incentives to well-qualified teachers…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Incentives, Labor Turnover
Peer reviewedAllman, Carol B.; Lewis, Sandra – RE:view, 1996
To test the validity of the National Literary Braille Competency Test (NLBCT), 181 Florida teachers of students with visual impairments were asked if they transcribe Braille using a Braillewriter, a slate and stylus, Braille computer programs, or transcriber aides. The majority transcribed using computer software or a Braillewriter. (CR)
Descriptors: Braille, Computer Software, Content Validity, Elementary Secondary Education
Ernst, Karen – Teaching Pre K-8, 1997
Discusses the experiences of a group of teachers sharing their everyday teaching activities through the use of sketch journals, journals inscribed with insights, and drawings gleaned from the classroom, as a means to gather information and help teachers reflect on their learning. Suggests that sketch journals helped teachers find natural ways to…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Journal Writing, Learning Processes, Professional Development
Peer reviewedStofflett, Rene Therese – Journal of Geological Education, 1994
Investigates the knowledge of elementary school teacher candidates on rock-cycle processes. Three different instructional interventions were used to improve their knowledge: (1) conceptual-change teaching; (2) traditional didactic teaching; and (3) microteaching. The conceptual-change group showed the most growth in understanding, supporting…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Knowledge Level
Download full textJacobs, Geralyn M.; Wounded Head, Joanne; Forest, Sue; Struck, Judy; Pituch, Keenan; Jacobs, Gerard A. – Journal of Early Intervention, 2001
This article describes the Higher Education Partnership Project, a project that involved collaboration with two tribal colleges and offered courses to students and professionals working with children with disabilities and their families. The program was successful in teaching critical competencies and building a local capacity for teacher…
Descriptors: American Indians, Disabilities, Early Intervention, Higher Education
Peer reviewedZawadoska, Janina – Teacher Education Quarterly, 1995
Poland is in the midst of sweeping educational reform, including reform of inservice teacher education. The system is abandoning totalitarianism for democracy. Most Polish teachers are specialized in only one subject, and there are surpluses of teachers in some subjects, so inservice education is focusing on helping teachers change specialties.…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedBull, Kay S.; And Others – Rural Special Education Quarterly, 1994
Survey of 40 state directors of special education identified skills and expertise necessary for personnel in special education transition programs. Tables list required and desired teacher competencies. Recommends that teacher preparation programs include a range of skills and information much broader than current traditional special education…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, High Schools
Peer reviewedMacDonald, Lesley – Innovations in Education and Training International, 1998
Discussion of rewards given to higher education teachers for excellence lists criteria in the following areas: demonstrates outstanding achievement; demonstrates various competencies; is committed to the integrity of his/her subject; appreciates stakeholders' concerns; is committed to continuous improvement; and constructively contributes to…
Descriptors: Awards, College Faculty, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Criteria
Farkas, Steve; Johnson, Jean – American Educator, 1998
Summarizes findings from a study conducted by Public Agenda and the Public Education Network that shows that, although some differences are apparent, both African-American and White parents want safe and orderly schools for their children, with a solid grounding in the basics, high standards, and strong teaching staffs. (SLD)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Blacks, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPagliaro, Claudia M. – American Annals of the Deaf, 1998
Examines the mathematics competency of teachers of deaf and hard-of-hearing students as a factor in these students' poor performance. Analysis of a survey of teachers of the hearing impaired and administrators indicates insufficient mathematics preparation of teachers, particularly those at the high school level. Suggestions for improving…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Deafness, Hearing Impairments, High Schools
Peer reviewedGuerrero, Michael D. – Bilingual Research Journal, 1997
Examines key educational policies and practices that limit opportunities for bilingual education teachers to obtain academic language proficiency in Spanish. Bilingual-education teacher training cannot make up for ground lost by educators who lack prior attainment of math and science Spanish-language skills. Effective Spanish-language competency…
Descriptors: Bilingual Teachers, Educational Attitudes, Educational Policy, Educational Practices
Peer reviewedSimmons, Patricia E.; Emory, Allen; Carter, Tim; Coker, Teresa; Finnegan, Brian; Crockett, Denise; Richardson, Lon; Yager, Robert; Craven, John; Tillotson, John; Brunkhorst, Herbert; Twiest, Mark; Hossain, Kazi; Gallagher, James; Duggan-Haas, Don; Parker, Joyce; Cajas, Fernando; Alshannag, Qasim; McGlamery, Sheryl; Krockover, Jerry; Adams, Paul; Spector, Barbara; LaPorta, Tom; James, Bob; Rearden, Kristin; Labuda, Kay – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1999
Describes the research of a national collaborative consortium formed to investigate how the perceptions, beliefs and classroom performances of beginning secondary science teachers relate to their philosophies of teaching and their content pedagogical skills. Finds that teachers possessed a wide range of philosophies, and that observers' reports of…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Science Teachers, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedShakowski, Nancy J. – Teaching and Change, 1999
Presents one administrator's perspective on the importance of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), describing the history of NBPTS certification in Colorado, discussing her experiences as a school administrator supporting teachers through NBPTS certification, examining the NBPTS's five core propositions, describing the…
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Higher Education
Peer reviewedRada, Roy – Computers & Education, 1998
Presents three case studies to support the claim that mechanistic groupware can improve efficiency and effectiveness in the classroom. Results indicated that the expertise of the teacher and the motivation of the students are important factors in determining the optimal mapping among students and teachers, their educational tools, and their…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Courseware
