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Bridging Gaps In Architectural Education: Developing A Professional And Career-Oriented Curriculum, Rana Al-Matarneh, Ashraf Mansour
Bridging Gaps In Architectural Education: Developing A Professional And Career-Oriented Curriculum, Rana Al-Matarneh, Ashraf Mansour
Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ)
The concern about the future of architecture education has been growing in the last few decades. This phenomenon is powered by the sensation that the existing models of teaching and practicing architecture may not be appropriate enough to address the challenges of tomorrow. The aim of this research paper is to explore the missing links between the continuous chain of architecture education and the current state of the profession that leads the future. The research conducted a comprehensive review of literature, surveys of academics and Heads of School in Architecture, and the development of some case studies of the existing …
Knotworking The College, Career, And Community Writers Program, Rachel Bear, Tom Fox
Knotworking The College, Career, And Community Writers Program, Rachel Bear, Tom Fox
Language Arts Journal of Michigan
"Knotworking the College, Career, and Community Writers Program" examines its history and success through four "knots." Using Engeström's concept of "knotworking," the article explores the relationship of the program to national standards, mandated curricula, hyperpartisan public discourse, and student achievement.
Structure Speaks: User-Centered Design And Professional Development, Nikki Holland, Christian Z. Goering
Structure Speaks: User-Centered Design And Professional Development, Nikki Holland, Christian Z. Goering
Teaching/Writing: The Journal of Writing Teacher Education
This reflective essay situates a yearlong professional development endeavor led by a site of the National Writing Project within the language of technical communication. Developing rural writing teachers through four distinct design features—needs assessment, frequent contact, website redesign, collaborative planning through Google Docs—this work sought to put participants and providers on equal levels, sharing control of programming when possible. Professional development providers and teacher educators ultimately must model practices they desire to impacting students in the classroom.
Full Steam Ahead – A Collaborative Colloquium, Hilary Dito
Full Steam Ahead – A Collaborative Colloquium, Hilary Dito
The STEAM Journal
On February 2, 2012, Contra Costa County Office of Education organized its 2nd Annual STEAM Colloquium: Full STEAM Ahead. This forum brought together over 150 educators, business leaders and community members to discuss and share best practices in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education