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Groth, Randall E. – Mathematics Teacher, 2011
The lesson study model of professional development that originated in Japan is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. At its core, lesson study is a means of bringing teachers together to carry out the process of planning a lesson, implementing and observing it, and then examining it during a debriefing session. The debriefing…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Secondary School Teachers, Professional Development, Instructional Improvement
Hixson, Nate; Stohr, Amber D.; Hammer, Patricia Cahape – West Virginia Department of Education, 2013
A study of instructional planning periods was undertaken in late 2013 pursuant to West Virginia State Code ยง18A-4-14 which states: "The state board shall conduct a study on planning periods. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the appropriate length for planning periods at the various grade levels and for the different types of…
Descriptors: Instructional Development, School Schedules, Teacher Surveys, Academic Achievement
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Pritchard, Tony; McCollum, Starla – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
Two popular instructional models in middle and high school are the sport education model (SEM) and the tactical games model (TGM). The SEM prepares students to become competent, literate, and enthusiastic sportspersons. The TGM prepares students to be able to play games using a tactical approach. Combining the models to form a sport education…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Teaching Methods, Middle Schools, High Schools