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Hiring Successful Teachers—Two New Studies Point to What Works and What Doesn't

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Interestingly, some criteria evaluated using the screening tool—such as classroom management skills—are significantly more predictive than others—such as experience. Some are minor, such as making the submission of letters of recommendation confidential; this has resulted in a marked increase in the letters’ level of candor.

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Co-Creating the Classroom: Collaborative Ground Rules for Engaged Learning

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This practice aligns with scholarship advocating for student-centered, participatory approaches to classroom management (Brooks, 1987; Feldmann, 2001; Gonzalez & Lopez, 2001; Sorcinelli, 1994). Maintain confidentiality. Several higher education resources support this model as well. 2009): Everyone has the right to be heard.

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Co-Creating the Classroom: Collaborative Ground Rules for Engaged Learning

Faculty Focus

This practice aligns with scholarship advocating for student-centered, participatory approaches to classroom management (Brooks, 1987; Feldmann, 2001; Gonzalez & Lopez, 2001; Sorcinelli, 1994). Maintain confidentiality. Several higher education resources support this model as well. 2009): Everyone has the right to be heard.