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Jonathan Eckert Ed.; Bradley W. Carpenter Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2024
In chemistry, a catalyst accelerates change without being depleted. As we seek school improvement, we need sustainable, scalable changes, and therefore catalytic structures are ideal. From communities of practice to professional learning communities to Networked Improvement Communities (NICs) much has been made in the scholarly and consultancy…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Improvement, Communities of Practice, Leadership Styles
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Mullen, Carol A. – Creativity Theory and Action in Education, 2020
"Revealing Creativity: Exploration in Transnational Education Cultures" explores the recovery and fostering of creativity under educational constraint. This longitudinal global study of diverse education populations in China, Canada, and Australia offers application of the 4-C Creativity Model through experiential activities and…
Descriptors: Creativity, Global Approach, Foreign Countries, Barriers
Paul Hanstedt – American Association of Colleges and Universities, 2024
Supplying an insightful introduction to current trends in general education reform, this second edition of "General Education Essentials: A Guide for College Faculty" gives an important, timely overview of general education curricular design. General education curricula provide students with the intellectual flexibility they need to…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Teaching Guides, Curriculum Design, General Education
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Zajda, Joseph – Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, 2023
This book analyses discourses of inclusive schooling and engaging motivational environments globally. It focuses on the student's identity, belonging, performance in the classroom, and the significance of cognitive, cultural, emotional and social capital to student's academic achievement. The book discusses and evaluates the shifts in…
Descriptors: Inclusion, Educational Environment, Student Motivation, Self Concept
Cantrell, Susan Chambers, Ed.; Walker-Dalhouse, Doris, Ed.; Lazar, Althier M., Ed. – Teachers College Press, 2022
This practical book will help literacy teachers operationalize research on culturally sustaining pedagogy (CSP) to reach all students. The authors guide pre- and in-service educators in creating classroom environments and learning experiences that foster students' literacy and language development, engagement with school, and critical…
Descriptors: Culturally Relevant Education, Teaching Methods, Literacy, Literacy Education
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Driscoll, Thomas F., III, Ed. – IGI Global, 2022
It has quickly become apparent in the past year that online learning is not only an asset, but it is critical to the continued education of youth during times of crisis. However, districts and schools across the nation are in need of guidance and practical, research-backed approaches to distance and hybrid learning. The current COVID-19 crisis has…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Distance Education, Blended Learning, Electronic Learning
David Philoxene, Editor; Danfeng Soto-Vigil Koon, Editor; Emma Haydée Fuentes, Editor – Teachers College Press, 2024
Increasingly, faculty with intersectional perspectives are challenging many aspects of higher education and urging a radical reimagination of the institution itself. This volume explores the successful strategies and contradictions of working within, against, and beyond a university with the goal of creating a humanizing educational experience for…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Higher Education, College Faculty, Universities
Castellanos, Jeanett; White, Joseph L.; Franco, Veronica – Stylus Publishing LLC, 2022
Mentoring demonstrably increases the retention of undergraduate and graduate students and is moreover invaluable in shaping and nurturing academic careers. With the increasing diversification of the student body and of faculty ranks, there's a clear need for culturally responsive mentoring across these dimensions. Recognizing the low priority that…
Descriptors: Mentors, Minority Group Teachers, White Teachers, Minority Group Students
OECD Publishing, 2017
How might we know whether our schools or system are set up to optimise learning? How can we find out whether we are getting the most from technology? How can we evaluate our innovation or think through whether our change initiative will bring about its desired results? Teachers and educational leaders who grapple with such questions will find this…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Educational Environment, Educational Assessment, Educational Principles
Quigley, Cassie F.; Herro, Danielle – Teachers College Press, 2019
This practical book will help readers understand what STEAM is, how it differs from STEM, and how it can be used to engage students in K-8 classrooms. The authors present a conceptual model with recommendations and classroom examples illustrating various key aspects of STEAM teaching in action, including creating the correct teaching environment,…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Art Education, Elementary Schools, Middle Schools
Mary Louise Hemmeter; Michaelene M. Ostrosky; Lise K. Fox – Brookes Publishing Company, 2021
For more than a decade, the widely used "Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children" has been helping early educators use research-based practices to boost social-emotional development. Now there's a practical guide that makes it easier than ever to implement this highly effective framework in…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Preschool Education, Social Emotional Learning, Emotional Development
American Association of School Librarians, 2018
AASL's new integrated standards are designed to empower leaders to transform teaching and learning. The new "National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries" reflect an evolution of AASL Standards, building on philosophical foundations and familiar elements of previous standards while featuring the…
Descriptors: National Standards, School Libraries, Educational Environment, Best Practices
Reutzel, D. Ray; Clark, Sarah K.; Jones, Cindy D.; Gillam, Sandra L. – Teachers College Press, 2016
One of the most critical elements in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) is the effective teaching of reading comprehension in the early years. This timely resource provides evidence-based practices for teachers to use as they work to meet standards associated with comprehending complex literature and informational texts. The authors offer a…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction, Academic Standards
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Booth, Dawn Karen – English Language Education, 2018
This book explores the influence of high stakes standardised testing within the context of South Korea. South Korea is regarded as a shining example of success in educational achievement and, as this book reveals, pressurised standardised testing has been a major contributing factor to its success. This unique country provides an excellent setting…
Descriptors: High Stakes Tests, Standardized Tests, Academic Achievement, Correlation
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Thomas, Kelli, Ed.; Huffman, Douglas, Ed. – IGI Global, 2020
The addition of the arts to STEM education, now known as STEAM, adds a new dimension to problem-solving within those fields, offering students tools such as imagination and resourcefulness to incorporate into their designs. However, the shift from STEM to STEAM has changed what it means for students to learn within and across these disciplines.…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Art Education, Educational Change, Barriers
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