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Educators' Perceptions Regarding Common Core State Standards And Professional Development, Christine Hipsher
Educators' Perceptions Regarding Common Core State Standards And Professional Development, Christine Hipsher
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this multiple case study was to explore the impact of the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in Georgia K-12 on the professional development needs of educators. Across the United States the enactment of a Common Core State Standards went into effect. The primary goal of the Common Core State Standards movement was to clarify standards. Accordingly, this study reviewed Social Learning Theory and Constructivism. The research questions in this study examined the types of support educators requested. The research conducted in this multiple case study analyzed teachers' perceptions about the implementation of the CCSS and …
Blended Learning : A Program Evaluation In A Central Virginia K-12 School District, Edward A. Hoisington
Blended Learning : A Program Evaluation In A Central Virginia K-12 School District, Edward A. Hoisington
Graduate Dissertations and Theses
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a general education course offered in a blended learning environment in a Central Virginia public school district. Three research questions were addressed in this study: How satisfied are students with a blended learning environment in a general education Economics and Personal Finance course? Is a student’s course grade affected by the following: Technology, self-efficacy, course organization, quality of instruction, and student satisfaction in a blended learning course? Is a student’s grade on a credential test affected by the following: Technology, self-efficacy, course organization, quality of instruction, and student satisfaction in a blended …
The Impact Of Common Core Professional Development On Teaching Practices, Elisabeth S. Kannenberg
The Impact Of Common Core Professional Development On Teaching Practices, Elisabeth S. Kannenberg
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Mathematics represents a challenge for public educators due to the broad scope of required instructional change. This case study investigated the implementation of a professional development (PD) series across 11 elementary schools, designed to address the problem of insufficient teacher preparation in CCSS pedagogical shifts. Grounded in Vygotsky's social learning theory and constructivism, the training was intended to enhance teacher skills through collaborative, inquiry-based learning. The research questions included in the study examined math teaching practices before and after the implementation of the district training. Through questionnaires and interviews, perceptions …