Action Research ReflectionAs I reflect on my action research findings throughout my MSED program at Walden University, I find that I am ready to implement serious changes in my professional practice. These changes are the fruit of much thoughtful inv Continue Reading...
While there have been some complains about these new methods (Moran, 2001) they come mostly from teachers that have practiced one way for years and are not comfortable of changing the way they work (Moran, 2001). Fortunately, as educational entities Continue Reading...
Professional Development Seminar Curriculum development as an industry consists of curriculum concept, development, application (that is, direction), and assessment. Conventional, conceptual-empiricist, and reconceptualise are theoretical structures Continue Reading...
Educational Leadership Comprehensive Exam - Educational Leadership Theoretical and conceptual knowledge There is increasing interest in educational leadership in this current century. This can be attributed to the belief that making differences in Continue Reading...
Educational Leadership Select five empirical articles from peer-reviewed journals that you consider critical to your understanding of your specialization In the last several years, educational leadership has become an integral part of helping schoo Continue Reading...
ascd.org/about-ascd.aspx). The organization hosts a variety of professional development seminars and workshops, including online offerings. It would be useful to take advantage of these opportunities. 5. Evaluating Progress I want to keep a teachin Continue Reading...
Professional Development Plan The purpose of this project is to devise a plan, based on research, to provide a standards-based professional development for staff at a selected school. To this end, an analysis of the respective roles of administrator Continue Reading...
Educational Leadership A leader in the field of education -- whether a teacher, counselor or an administrator -- has certain specific obligations and moral duties to carry out. What about the ability to show leadership? In this paper a review of two Continue Reading...
What is known, though, is that many school counselors continue to be underutilized by the very stakeholders who stand to gain the most benefit from their services, and in many cases the professional services rendered by school counselors is incongru Continue Reading...
Fullan, et al.'s approach is to employ "greater specificity without suffering the downside of prescription," (9) meaning that curriculum design must teach people how to do something within the proper context and that all details must be included wi Continue Reading...
Nearing the end of the 1960s, the analytic or language philosophy became the central focus point which led to the isolation of the classroom setting and the problems that came with it (Greene, 2000). Most of the educational philosophers of the time Continue Reading...
Educational assessment in the future seems to be moving towards teacher-oriented and performance-based assessments. Societal forces are driving this move, spurred by the increasing amounts of knowledge, and the demand for individuals capable of manip Continue Reading...
Differentiated instruction offers the possibility for all students to meet their own personal and optimal potential in the learning environment of the classroom. BIBLIOGRAPHY Bellai, Mariann (2008) Professional Development Plan. Schenectady City S Continue Reading...
Assessment of Existing Culture Just two years into its existence, the high school is doing remarkably well. The school welcomes 1100 students each day. Currently, the school only has the capacity for grades 9 to 11, but grade 12 programming is being Continue Reading...
For example, principals have very less knowledge of the classroom because they are not oriented in the academic content. The effective process skills are crucial to success of the learning process. In this case the principals must learn to give up s Continue Reading...
Educational Leadership "When Leadership Spells Danger" (Heifetz, et al.) The article by Heifetz and Linsky takes the position that part of the job of leadership in education is not just teaching, but also "…mobilizing schools, families, and c Continue Reading...
These standards set forth clear expectations for school districts, schools, teachers, and students for the core subjects of reading, science and math. Each state's standards and testing are different, but all have the same goal of providing consiste Continue Reading...
According to Carr, "It is good for the development of young people to undergo some dress discipline, and only right for teachers to set pupils an appropriate example in this respect" (emphasis added) (p. 218). There are some common sense rules that Continue Reading...
6% total attendance) while dropout rates decreased by amazing percentiles (300% decrease from 8 to 1.9%). This is not only in Maryland's schools but in others as well. III. Outcomes Reported in National Reports The work entitled "Engendering School Continue Reading...
Strategies to successfully implement the Program Introduce educative programs so as to organize and enlighten the American Youth so as to develop their perceptive of their civic responsibilities. Introduce programs that assist students develop ad Continue Reading...
Professional development' is an extensive term that can apply to a range of education, training and opportunities for development. For the intention of this brief, the term will be applied to a complete wide range of activities that have the general Continue Reading...
Unfortunately, there is great controversy in the debate over educational testing. This especially revolves around SAT scores, and other standardized tests that many believe are placing students at a disadvantage. Recently, SAT scores declined signi Continue Reading...
Principals are instrumental in sparking professional dialogue amongst teachers and encouraging critical self-reflection within the minds of individual teachers. All of these elements of reflection and reflexiveness are essential during staff meeting Continue Reading...
A main goal of both scaffolding and the multiple intelligence curricula is to improve self-esteem that goes hand-in-hand with low achievement. Similarly, the diversity and respect for differences emphasis, is meant to make low achieving students (fo Continue Reading...
Many of these activities commonly focus on happy and positive feelings and thoughts, at the expense of allowing an examination of more painful issues. This is especially problematic for disenfranchised and failing students, who, through this type of Continue Reading...
Professional Development Activity Description and Summary The activity I completed was a professional development workshop. This particular workshop was focused on attendance in the New York State school system. It provided a plethora of informatio Continue Reading...
Educational Budget Cuts Will children of today become leaders of tomorrow? Unfortunately, this looming question continues to resonate in the hearts and minds of many parents and educators. Today, many elementary and high schools throughout the Unite Continue Reading...
There are many individuals that do enjoy reading novels as opposed to textbooks and therefore may see this type of assignment as providing immediate gratification. This can also allow individuals that are considering a particular career opportunity Continue Reading...
Professional Organizations The Public Library Association (PLA) vs. The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Both the Public Library Association and the International Society for Technology in Education were founded with the goa Continue Reading...
These elements can include different principles, skills, attitudes, concepts, and generalizations (Hall, 2002). Using a semester-long project for the students helps weave together elements and materials to support the instructional content. Looking Continue Reading...
I will and have been using a journal of activities to measure these goals as well as the total goals of my day-to-day work. In this respect I will be trying to eliminate one of my flaws; that of being a know-it-all at times. There are certain point Continue Reading...
3). This approach appears to be similar to "management by walking around" in the business world, but it appears to provide some profound results in educational settings. The principal in question was able to begin helping teachers identify activiti Continue Reading...
2. The role of superintendent is highly politicized. The administrative leader of the school district is a figure with significant interest vested in him by the community. Likewise, the superintendent will possess some unique qualifications as an Continue Reading...
In order to assimilate all that is being presented students must value tolerance, cultural diversity, fair play, and civic responsibility. Unfortunately, however, the curricula in most schools is incongruent with the rapid advance of knowledge and m Continue Reading...
Find stakeholder effectiveness standards and problems. Organize empowered teams/task forces around key issues. Develop and discuss the goals of spiritual leadership (Lockridge, 2013) Relate spiritual leadership to the students as well as worldly Continue Reading...
Educational Leadership in Latino Students Flow of Information: Introduction/Preliminary Lit Analysis Status of Performance of Latino Students Why Study Latinos? Why the Latino Performance is Low? How to change the situation? Los Angeles Specif Continue Reading...
Educational Leadership & Student Assessment in Pennsylvania Student assessment has recently become a matter of great controversy in Pennsylvania, as many critics argue that it is not an accurate measure of students' attainment of the state's aca Continue Reading...
Entities such as the U.S. Department of Education for example offers several suggestions for mitigating problems related to teacher development issues. The Teacher-to-Teacher Initiative (U.S. Dept. Of Education) for example provides teachers with a Continue Reading...
Professional Student Athletes The Raw Numbers Eligibility Advantages of Sport Research Questions or Research Hypotheses Selection of Subjects Assumptions or Limitations Data Processing and Analysis SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS Q Continue Reading...
