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Simpson, David – ProQuest LLC, 2017
The main purpose of this research study was to fill gaps in existing research on the comparative forms and qualities of learning that emerge from formal professional development and from more self-directed teacher teams. This research study also described the extent to which both align to recommendations for professional learning and the extent…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Interviews, Surveys, Video Technology
Crawford, Diane Lynn – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This case study was initiated to explore how 6 fourth-grade student mediators implemented an inner-city elementary school's violence prevention program based on peer mediation in the context of psychosocial theory. The participants were trained in conflict resolution to intervene with disputants who experienced unresolved disagreements. To…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Grade 4, Elementary School Students, Urban Schools
Lesar, Peter V. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
With changing academic standards, more rigorous state assessments, growing diversity among student populations, decreased school funding, and high achievement expectations from the state and federal government, teachers have a very challenging and demanding job. Fully aware of these high expectations from the education community, school leaders…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, School Districts, Correlation, Statistical Analysis