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Honeyford, Michelle A. – Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, 2015
The chapter explores the relationships of the material and discursive in an afterschool arts space devoted to creating an "ideal city" out of recyclables. Intrigued by the making of a homeless shelter by a Grade 5 student and a teacher candidate, the author turns to intra-activity as a theory--and ethic-onto-epistemological…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Story Telling, Oral Tradition, Arts Centers
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Miller, Susan P.; Mancl, Dustin B.; Ferreira, Daniell; Kennedy, Meghan – School-University Partnerships, 2012
The purpose of this article is to share information related to the emergence of mathematics renewal (i.e., enhancing teacher instruction) for struggling learners within an elementary PDS. Specifically, background related to the PDS and three phases of the renewal process are discussed (i.e., identification of needs, implementation of new…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Professional Development Schools, Elementary Schools, Mathematics Instruction
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Borgia, Laurel G.; Jackson, Janet – Journal of Language and Literacy Education, 2009
This study examines a collaborative project between a literacy professor and a classroom teacher. The professor used a Newbery Award winning novel to develop a unit for a fifth-grade classroom using curricular materials and methods that showcased research-based literacy practices. The fifth-grade teacher, in turn, used her knowledge of students'…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Grade 5, Educational Research, Best Practices
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Carlozzi, Barbara L.; Carlozzi, Alfred F.; Harrist, Steven R. – Qualitative Report, 2004
Some common complications that arise in collaborative research between school and university researchers, as well as some conditions for successful collaboration are described in this report. Difficulties possibly attributable to developmental levels of the researchers are discussed utilizing Kegan's (1982) theory of constructive developmentalism.…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Grade 5, Teacher Researchers, Educational Research