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N. Tiippana; T. Korhonen; K. Hakkarainen – Teacher Educator, 2024
The purpose of this study was to examine Finnish teachers' experiences of pedagogical activities carried out in collaboration with external stakeholders. For examining teachers' cross-sectoral networking practices, we interviewed 63 teachers across six schools in Finland's capital area, focusing on how external networks are utilized to enrich…
Descriptors: Social Networks, Teaching Methods, Foreign Countries, Teacher Attitudes
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Brian Dauenhauer; Jaimie McMullen; Jennifer Krause; Taemin Ha; Lisa Paulson; Veronica Becerrra; Jessica Pena; Bryanna Mieles – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2024
Within a whole-of-school approach to student wellness, comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAPs) offer opportunities for physical activity before, during, and after the school day. However, to successfully influence behavior and fully reap the physical, cognitive, and psychological benefits of an active lifestyle, schools must…
Descriptors: School Culture, Educational Change, Wellness, Physical Activities
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Kuhn, Ann Pulling; Carson, Russell L.; Beighle, Aaron; Castelli, Darla M. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2021
Purpose: This study examined changes in physical education teachers' psychosocial perspectives after participating in a yearlong professional development about Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programming. Method: Twenty-three intervention teachers attended a workshop in Year 1 and received one academic year of technical assistance and…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Faculty Development, Teacher Workshops
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Blatt, Benjamin; Greenberg, Larrie – Advances in Health Sciences Education, 2007
Few longitudinal programs exist to teach senior students (MS4s) to be teachers, nor have there been any reports of comprehensive program evaluation in this area. The primary objectives of this study were to describe our ongoing faculty development effort and to develop a multi-level program evaluation, using Dixon's model. The TALKS (Teaching and…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Medical Education, Medical Students, Program Evaluation
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Klein, Emily J. – New Educator, 2007
This article describes a case study of an educational organization, the Big Picture Company, trying to implement a highly unusual school design. It offers a close look at its professional development strategies and how its comprehensive program helps create a culture where teachers can, and do, learn. I detail five professional development…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Student Centered Curriculum, Professional Development, Intentional Learning
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McLean, James E.; Lee, Mickey M. – Journal of Career Education, 1979
Describes the career development program at the University of Alabama, designed to enhance career development concepts of students and faculty by being more comprehensive, coordinating faculty and staff, infusing career information into the academic mainstream, establishing better community relations, providing career education in teacher…
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Career Development, Career Education, College Programs
Olson, Sharon; Buschjost, Patricia – Principal Leadership, 2006
Loveland (Colorado) High School is a comprehensive high school of approximately 1,500 students located 50 miles north of Denver. Two years ago, Loveland was not making annual yearly progress (AYP) in any subpopulation as required by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The scores of the general population were not much to brag about either.…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Educational Improvement, Test Results, Comprehensive Programs