A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

As a realist, there is still value in direct instruction. In his meta-analysis of over 300 research studies, John Hattie found that direct instruction has above average gains when it comes to student results, specifically an effect size of 0.59. Assessment is an integral component of a coherent educational experience.

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Strategy Learning Analysis Exercises 321

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

K-12 educators are increasingly turning to digital resources to enhance instruction and address student needs. That’s why, in 2019, Discovery Education conducted a comprehensive research study—including a literature review, focus groups, interviews, surveys and an analysis of data usage—across our digital products and platforms.

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The Hechinger Report

MARCH 23, 2020

“Based on the results of our assessment, teacher candidates possess a shallow understanding of basic principles of learning science – and, perhaps as a result, they struggle to make instructional decisions that are consistent with our best scientific understanding of how students learn,” the report said.

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Learning Report Differentiated Instruction Assessment 142

Edsurge

JULY 29, 2019

In a conversation with EdSurge, Gilmore—who became Allendale’s superintendent a year ago—discusses how she is turning around her district, and outlines her six-step instructional process that drives teacher and student success. So I developed the Allendale Six instructional process: bell to bell instruction.

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Differentiated Instruction Assessment STEM Analysis 127

eSchool News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The Successful Practices Network (SPN) and the Center for College and Career Readiness (CCCR) released these findings today, which are some of the very first published results using current data of students’ learning from Fall 2020. The new analysis showed that the achievement gap widened by just 3%.

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Study Analysis Differentiated Instruction Comparison 52

eSpark

JULY 1, 2021

eSpark’s Theory of Learning is grounded in seven research-based elements – teaching practices or design elements – that are directly linked to student learning outcomes. 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. . #1: 1: Differentiation Keeps Learning Accessible. 3: Student Engagement Increases Motivation.

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Learning E-rate Elementary Outcomes 52

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

JANUARY 3, 2024

For instance, a study by Louis and Marks reveals that schools with strong professional communities not only enhance student achievement and classroom organization but also lead to greater student engagement and reduced learning disparities. A meta-analysis. Adaptive teachers, as Madda et al. 57, cited in Vaughn, 2015, p.

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