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Teaching History
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June 1, 2007
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If the teaching of emotive and controversial issues in history is to be more extensive and effective, it is axiomatic that the status quo will not lead to that eventual outcome. Many of the opportunities and examples of good practice need to be communicated more effectively and the impediments addressed through relevant actions. It has to be recognised that not everything can be done quickly and without resources, although some can. It is also the case that no one group has sole responsibility to bring about improvement. Individual teachers and support staff, subject departments, schools, local authorities, higher educational institutions, the DfES, QCA, awarding bodies, publishers, the ...
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Are We Being Provided the Professional Development We Deserve?
Social Studies Review;
April 1, 2005 ;
Zepeda, Ruben II;
787 words
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JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance;
September 1, 1999 ;
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The Professional Development Pathways Model: From Policy to Practice
Kappa Delta Pi Record;
April 1, 2006 ;
Lieberman, Joyce M; Wilkins, Elizabeth A;
787 words
...In this model, professional development is aligned with the...the students. Mention professional development to teachers and note...often admit that the professional development they receive provides...
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Searching for Models of High Quality Professional Development
Social Studies Review;
April 1, 2005 ;
Zepeda, Ruben;
787 words
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Impact of an English-as-a-second-language professional development...
The Journal of Educational Research;
September 1, 2007 ;
Eun, Barohny Heining-Boynton, Audrey L.;
787 words
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DATA DRIVES Change: Linking professional development to improved outcomes
Rural Special Education Quarterly;
January 1, 2003 ;
Mitchem, Katherine J;
787 words
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Voices of music teachers regarding professional development.
Arts Education Policy Review;
September 1, 2005 ;
Conway, Colleen M. Hibbard, Shannan Albert, Dan Hourigan, Ryan;
787 words
......arts educators need specific professional development. Generic professional development alone will not work for arts...also need more than one type of professional development as the narratives in the stories...
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Planning effective secondary professional development programs
American Secondary Education;
October 1, 2003 ;
Lester, Julie H;
787 words
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HELPING TEACHERS GROW EDUCATION REFORM PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON PROFESSIONAL...
The Boston Globe;
September 3, 2000 ;
Muriel Cohen, Globe Correspondent;
787 words
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT WORKS: What Makes Professional Development...
Phi Delta Kappan;
June 1, 2003 ;
Guskey, Thomas R.;
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Porter, Andrew C; Garet, Michael S; Desimone, Laura M; Birman, Beatrice F;
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