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Expressed Values Of 4-H Adult Volunteer Leaders: Implications For Rural Teachers And 4-H Staff, Janet Usinger, Don Breazeale, Marilyn Smith
Expressed Values Of 4-H Adult Volunteer Leaders: Implications For Rural Teachers And 4-H Staff, Janet Usinger, Don Breazeale, Marilyn Smith
The Rural Educator
Historically, the collaborative efforts between rural teachers and 4-H have provided enhanced opportunities for youth that would not have been otherwise possible. As resources continue to diminish in rural communities, this collaboration is valuable to both schools and the 4-H organization. Currently rural schools are concentrating on the increased demand for academic accountability through performance testing and other evaluation instruments. This trend has resulted in less time for the elective outlets that have traditionally been an important part of school. At a time when 4-H could help fill an important gap in rural communities, changes within the organization have left …
Improved Professional Development Through Teacher Leadership, Wesley D. Hickey, Sandra Harris
Improved Professional Development Through Teacher Leadership, Wesley D. Hickey, Sandra Harris
The Rural Educator
Research suggests the need to provide leadership opportunities for teachers within school settings in order to increase professional collaboration and community. This research explored one rural district’s professional development model, which was evaluated to determine its potential in developing teacher leaders. This district’s professional development model utilized their exemplary teachers to develop other teachers through formal presentations that were traditionally taught by non-district experts. This study utilized a practitioner research methodology to determine effectiveness of using teachers as leaders. Data were collected to determine the impact on the teacher leaders and the effectiveness of the presentations as perceived by the …
Rural Research Brief: High-Quality Teaching: Providing For Rural Teachers’ Professional Development, Aimee Howley, Craig B. Howley
Rural Research Brief: High-Quality Teaching: Providing For Rural Teachers’ Professional Development, Aimee Howley, Craig B. Howley
The Rural Educator
This article was adapted from a Policy Brief with the same title, published by the Appalachia Educational Laboratory.