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How efficacy studies improve literacy instruction

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The science can and should guide curriculum design. Efficacy research is a proven method of evaluating instructional delivery decisions so teachers, parents, administrators, and students understand what practices and resources connect directly with gains in literacy achievement.

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

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Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. She has published several papers in international journals on topics such as teacher beliefs, curriculum design, and technology integration in the classroom.

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STEM teaching toolkit supports deeper learning

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A new STEM teaching toolkit from the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (NCTAF) aims to improve curriculum design through authentic, collaborative, project-based learning experiences. New NCTAF toolkit intends to help educators integrate instruction with new science standards, STEM concepts. News STEM Top News'

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Beyond Evaluation: Using Peer Observation to Strengthen Teaching Practices

Faculty Focus

Based on the focus, peer observations can be classified into two models: formative-developmental and summative-evaluative. She has published several papers in international journals on topics such as teacher beliefs, curriculum design, and technology integration in the classroom.

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Why This Large Illinois District Is Rethinking Its Approach to Edtech Procurement

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After 22 years as a classroom teacher, plus time spent as an instructional coach and curriculum designer, Uram took on this new position just three years ago, when it was first created. It was exactly what we needed: something to help us objectively understand and evaluate the alignment and the value of a tool in our system.

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eLumen Introduces Professional Services to Help Institutions of Higher Learning Lead Change and Improve Outcomes

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Institutions seeking a project charter and plan to enact transformational change can benefit by working with eLumen to evaluate readiness, work on strategic goals, and implement a plan for execution. It is relevant to colleges and universities in the process of creating and/or revising curriculum or evaluating the need for pathway creation.

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How AI Can Address Critical Challenges Facing Higher Education

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How students engage with their professors, the methods used to evaluate learning and retention and course curriculum design will all be influenced by the opportunities and challenges posed by AI. AI is going to transform every aspect of higher education and the student journey.