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Evans, Carol; Waring, Michael; Christodoulou, Andri – Research Papers in Education, 2017
Supporting early career teacher (ECT) research literacy is essential in promoting research-integrated professional practice, however it remains an area in much need of development. This article discusses the importance and process of developing ECTs' research literacy, through establishing strong collaborative links between universities and…
Descriptors: Research Skills, Skill Development, Theory Practice Relationship, College School Cooperation
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Rush, S. Craig; Wheeler, Joanna; Partridge, Ashley – Contemporary School Psychology, 2014
On average, natural disasters directly impact approximately 160 million individuals and cause 90,000 deaths each year. As natural disasters are becoming more familiar, it stands to reason that school personnel, particularly mental health professionals, need to know how to prepare for natural disasters. Current disaster preparation and response…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Models, Professional Education, Curriculum Design
Eason, Grace; Berger, Rebecca; Green, Pamela Davis – Metropolitan Universities, 2010
The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has undertaken a commitment to establish a culture of environmental sustainability. With two new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings on site, a green building curriculum has been developed. This multidimensional curriculum involves university faculty, students, K-12…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Sustainable Development, Service Learning, Architecture
Wehman, Paul; Kregel, John – PRO-ED, Inc., 2004
The second edition of Functional Curriculum for Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Age Students with Special Needs has an expanded framework for a functional and longitudinal curriculum for children and adolescents with disabilities and other special needs. These is a stronger demand than ever to provide a curriculum with everyday usefulness and…
Descriptors: Special Needs Students, Money Management, Curriculum Design, Community Involvement
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Hartnell-Young, Elizabeth – International Electronic Journal for Leadership in Learning, 2006
School classes can be conceptualized as bounded communities of practice made up of teachers and students working together to build knowledge. Teachers make design decisions about physical and virtual spaces supported by information and communications technologies, and about curriculum. Design influences how students go about their work, and their…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Communities of Practice, Educational Environment, Program Design
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Garcia, Delia C.; Hasson, Deborah J. – School Community Journal, 2004
Family literacy programs reflect a recent trend in educational reform that has proven to be a successful educational model for all members of the family unit. Based on the literature that links family involvement to student achievement, these initiatives focus on empowering parents of school children. These programs have been particularly…
Descriptors: Personnel Selection, Family Involvement, Academic Achievement, Educational Change