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Case Study Resources for Modern Teachers

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National Science Teaching Association The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) offers an extensive knowledge base for science educators. You can use these cases to facilitate classroom discussion and allow students to grapple with real-world situations. The case studies are in full text and downloadable.

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What is Constructivism and How Does it Fit Your Class?

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Constructivism 1) encourages students to use active techniques (such as experimentation and problem solving) to build their knowledge base and then reflect on and/or talk about how that is changing; and 2) encourages teachers to guide activities that address and/or build on student conceptions. Guiding Principles of Constructivism.

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Does the Word ‘Teacher’ Still Describe What Educators Do in the Classroom?

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To Williams, that definition had built up too many negative connotations over time, including the implication that she was simply standing in front of a classroom dictating to children—something she felt was an inaccurate depiction. Departments span across different disciplines, touching policy, neuroscience, and psychology.

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Most Parents Think Teachers Are Fully Prepared to Deliver Science of Reading-Aligned Instruction; Educators Are Less Optimistic

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In May, Education Week reported that 31 states and the District of Columbia had adopted laws and policies requiring early reading instruction to be aligned with the science of reading,” Gaehde continued. Consequently, many teachers want to keep honing their skills in this area.”

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What Does It Take to Put Inclusive Curriculum Legislation Into Practice?

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As an Asian American, a former classroom teacher and a resident of Illinois, I got involved with AAAJ Chicago to learn how I could support local schools and districts. Professional development is a key part of building awareness of this absence and a knowledge-base for the educators who will be teaching students directly.

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Take Student Collaboration to the Next Level – SULS0120

Shake Up Learning

There is guaranteed to be an idea to help any teacher incorporate more meaningful collaboration in their classroom. . As her thinking has evolved she has also incorporated new classroom systems to support collaborative work. . Reflecting on her practices, Vicki discovered the power of station work in the high school classroom.

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School Leadership in the Common Core Era

A Principal's Reflections

It appears that much of the focus for improvement has been on creating rigorous classroom instruction to increase student achievement measured by the highly contested standardized tests. Nonetheless, we contend that a concentration on the enhancement of teaching skills and strategies is not enough.