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The Aid Debate: Beyond The Liberal/Conservative Divide, Sangeeta Kamat
The Aid Debate: Beyond The Liberal/Conservative Divide, Sangeeta Kamat
Center for International Education Faculty Publications
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Understanding Educational Leadership In Northwest China, Matthew Militello, Joseph B. Berger
Understanding Educational Leadership In Northwest China, Matthew Militello, Joseph B. Berger
Center for International Education Faculty Publications
The purpose of this study is to develop greater depth of understanding regarding educational leadership development in the five northwestern provinces (Shaanxi, Yinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, and Ningxia) of the People's Republic of China. The researchers used a mixed method approach of surveys and focused group interviews to gather data regarding the current state of educational leadership training in this under-developed region of China. Findings indicate that most of the educational leaders included in this study have limited teaching experience and relatively low levels of formal education and few, if any, opportunities for training and professional development. However, the participants express …
The Great Dilemma Of Improving Teacher Quality In Adult Learning And Literacy, Cristine Smith
The Great Dilemma Of Improving Teacher Quality In Adult Learning And Literacy, Cristine Smith
Center for International Education Faculty Publications
Recent research from the K-12 field indicates that professional development (PD) is a necessary (although not sufficient) factor in improving teacher quality. The research also clearly identifies ways to make professional learning activities for teachers effective. Yet the adult basic education and literacy (ABEL) field is not, for the most part, making use of this evidence in the design and support of PD for its teachers. The dilemma is that evidence-based teacher preparation practice can contribute to improved teacher quality, but it requires restructuring the way PD services are offered to the wide range of ABEL teachers. In this paper, …