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An Analysis Of The Perceived Impact Of Lesson Study On Improving Secondary School Stem Teacher Effectiveness, Daniel Thompson
An Analysis Of The Perceived Impact Of Lesson Study On Improving Secondary School Stem Teacher Effectiveness, Daniel Thompson
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The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which participating in lesson study was perceived to have an impact on teacher effectiveness. Secondary STEM graduates who come into education need a model of collaborative reflective practice for continuous improvement. Lesson study is one possible model of professional learning that is both reflective and collaborative (Sims & Walsh, 2009, p. 731). The cyclical nature of lesson study makes it a natural fit for continuous improvement. Yet, little research into the effectiveness of lesson study as a tool for new teacher preparation or for middle and high school teachers …
Increasing Metalinguistics Awareness As A Necessary Precursor For Preservice Teachers, Aimee Schoonmaker
Increasing Metalinguistics Awareness As A Necessary Precursor For Preservice Teachers, Aimee Schoonmaker
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Metalinguistic awareness (MA) in the context of the present study is the ability to deconstruct and analyze a language's intricate systems, and by doing so, better understand how these systems work. More specifically for the present study, the investigation focused on preservice teachers' MA in relation to grammar and its importance for their future students' understanding of language. Language is at the core of any content area in students' academic lives and it will continue to permeate all aspects of their studies at all ages. As such, language-related issues should be at the front and center of preservice teachers' preparation. …