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Teacher Collaboration : Why Isn't It Working?, Jill Suzanne Schnathorst
Teacher Collaboration : Why Isn't It Working?, Jill Suzanne Schnathorst
Graduate Research Papers
Professional learning communities have started to develop in schools as an approach to look closely at student needs and implement changes in instructional practices. When teachers come together in professional learning communities they are ultimately collaborating. Through collaborative sessions teachers determine strengths and weaknesses of students and then work together to decide instructional strategies that will potentially lead to an increase in student achievement. The focus of this paper is to examine the benefits and barriers of successful teacher collaboration and also suggest an action plan to address barriers of collaboration for a team of 1st grade teachers.
The Impact Of Differentiation Strategies On Student Achievement, Angela Naomi Hileman
The Impact Of Differentiation Strategies On Student Achievement, Angela Naomi Hileman
Graduate Research Papers
The strategies of differentiation are of current interest to educators. With increasing pressures of No Child Left Behind educators are often left wondering if individual instruction is the best instructional practice. The extent to which these strategies impact student learning is also controversial. Differentiation can be time consuming and tedious on educators. This paper will examine existing literature on differentiation strategies and discuss what kind of impact they have on student achievement.
Year-Round Education : A Continuing Debate, Heather D. Schultz
Year-Round Education : A Continuing Debate, Heather D. Schultz
Graduate Research Papers
Year-round education has been a common debate in recent decades. The studies and analyses that are discussed in this paper will give insight to what is being debated surrounding year-round schooling. While many studies have shown a positive relationship between a year-round calendar and academic achievement, others have shown no relationship between the two. This paper sets out to answer several questions regarding year-round calendars and academic achievement. Besides academic achievement, there are several other factors and steps to consider before a district and/or school decides to modify their calendar(s). In order for districts/schools to make a just decision involving …
Accountability And Collaborative Inquiry In A School-Based Early Childhood Program, Sherri Peterson
Accountability And Collaborative Inquiry In A School-Based Early Childhood Program, Sherri Peterson
Graduate Research Papers
The purpose of this paper is to examine the development of a professional learning community and the way in which an early childhood team can follow the developmentally appropriate practice guidelines and early learning standards to improve student outcomes.