Evaluation of peer-teacher instructional coaching in K-6 rural schools is conducted by focusing on the effect of coaching on teacher coaches, coached teachers, and school culture. Following a multilevel evaluation design, findings are obtained from applying qualitative methods such as: teacher...
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This paper presents the challenges and lessons learned from an external evaluation of a regional program designed to improve science and literacy achievement for high-needs students in grades K–6. The program's goals were to strengthen teacher understanding of science and quality of instruction...
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Examining School Leader Professional Development:What Makes for Change? Presenter(s): Cynthia Tananis, University of Pittsburgh, tananis@pitt.edu Ellen Botkin, University of Pittsburgh, ceac@pitt.edu Abstract: Lenses on Learning (LOL) and Eyes on Science (EOS) are professional development...
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This paper discusses the outcomes evaluation of a University’s Middle School Math M.Ed. degree program. The program was initiated through a State-funded grant, in collaboration with a local urban school district and the University. The paper describes how the evaluation team and University’s...
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Fidelity is the extent to which the intervention, as realized, is “faithful” to the pre-stated model. Measuring implementation fidelity provides data for understanding the overall impact of the program at the teacher level, site level, and state level. This paper describes the tools used to...
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The Polymer Science Education for Middle School Project provides a model of curriculum and instruction for middle school students, which addresses the need for science career awareness embedded in standards-based science education. The federally funded project spanned a three-year period from...
Polymer Project.pdf