ERIC Number: EJ1056388
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-1940-5847
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Course-Objective Writing Developmental Teacher Training Program
Baker, Russell; Almerico, Gina M.; Thornton, Barry
Contemporary Issues in Education Research, v1 n4 p27-34 2008
One of the challenges for educators is composing well-written, specifically stated outcomes of student learning. Developmental teacher training is a program designed to improve the effectiveness of university instructors. The program focuses on improving course methodology by guiding instructors through the development of correctly written and structured course objectives, effective and efficient delivery methodology including implementation of technology as a delivery medium, and proper outcomes evaluation of course effectiveness measured against the course objectives. This paper evaluates the effectiveness of the training. The outline used in the training is included in the appendix.
Descriptors: Developmental Programs, Teacher Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Improvement, Course Objectives, Writing Skills, Program Evaluation, College Faculty, Curriculum Development, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Teacher Evaluation, Accuracy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Tests/Questionnaires; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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