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Tofel-Grehl, Colby; Braden, Sarah; Penrod, Candace; Wheeler, Laura; Hansen, Tyler; Jones, Andrew; Chamberlain, Clayton – Science and Children, 2023
Animals depend on their surroundings for their survival. In consuming their food, animals are consuming energy. This cycling of matter and the accompanying flow of energy within an ecosystem occurs because of interactions among and between organisms. To guide students in modeling how ecosystems function, the authors share "Ecosystem…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Standards, Energy
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Ana Aidé Cruz Grünebaum; Kevin Renato Rojas Sandoval; Sophia Verónica Maldonado Bode; Amber Gove; Jennifer Elizabeth Johnson Oliva – RTI International, 2025
The purpose of this article is to describe the learnings of primary school teachers in rural Guatemala as a result of an action research experience. This experience took place in the context of the "Basic Education Quality and Transitions" activity, or BEQT, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and…
Descriptors: Teacher Researchers, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Rural Areas
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Prabjandee, Denchai; Nilpirom, Pornsiri – rEFLections, 2022
In the global educational landscape, policymakers mainly implement English-Medium Instruction (EMI) programs in higher education to maximize internationalization outlook and student mobility. EMI has brought numerous pedagogical dilemmas for EMI teachers since they were administratively requested to transform their monolingual disciplinary classes…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods
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Sherman, Shelley – Educational Forum, 2021
Low teacher morale suggests a need for a renewed focus on joyful teaching. Moreover, mechanical lesson planning can discourage teacher candidates whose aspirations to teach pivot around their desire to make a difference in the lives of others while pursuing a career that will be joyful and fulfilling. Teacher educators can support candidates by…
Descriptors: Teacher Morale, Teaching Conditions, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Educators
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Gordon, Evelyn J. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2017
Coaching should go beyond drills and preparing for the big game. One question many coaches have asked themselves is, "How do I get better?" One way to ensure that future coaches (current students) in sport coaching education are thinking of ways to improve for the future is to teach them to think about the past. This is where reflection…
Descriptors: Reflective Teaching, Coaching (Performance), Models, Educational Practices
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Donaghue, Helen – Classroom Discourse, 2020
This article focuses on the use of display questions to construct positive identities in post observation feedback talk between in-service English language teachers and a supervisor. Using a linguistic ethnographic framework, microanalysis of dyadic feedback interaction is supplemented with ethnographic data gathered from participant perspective…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Language Teachers, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Ness, Molly – Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 2016
An essential element in teaching children to effectively comprehend text is the use of teacher-led think-alouds. The overarching objective of this study was to explore how to better prepare early career teachers to conduct think-alouds in their classrooms. Data from 31 teachers consisted of (1) questionnaires, (2) lesson plans, (3) lesson…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Teaching Methods, Protocol Analysis, Reading Instruction
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Diana, Thomas J., Jr. – Kappa Delta Pi Record, 2013
A primary goal of all teacher educators is to provide preservice teachers with meaningful professional development opportunities that will help them succeed in making the transition into their own classrooms. Through these experiences, individuals develop the requisite knowledge and skills to become effective classroom leaders capable of…
Descriptors: Reflective Teaching, Professional Development, Transitional Programs, Teacher Education Programs
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Bilyeu, Linda – Knowledge Quest, 2009
Collaboration between librarians and classroom teachers results in increased student achievement and turns the librarian into a valued partner in lesson design. Lesson Study is a core professional development model used in Japanese schools. It is credited with the shift from "teaching as telling" to "teaching for…
Descriptors: Teachers, Professional Development, Librarians, Cooperative Planning
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Snyder, David W. – Music Educators Journal, 2011
University programs often require preservice music educators to complete some small- or large-group instruction before beginning student teaching. One of the tools used to deepen these preservice teaching experiences and consequently the pedagogical knowledge for these teachers is to have them reflect on their teaching episodes. Video reflection…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Music Teachers, Music Education, Group Instruction
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Lee, Okseon; Ravizza, Dean; Lee, Myung-Ah – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
Preparing teacher candidates to be reflective professionals is a critical component of physical education teacher education programs. Although many specific strategies have been developed to facilitate post-lesson reflection, strategies for reflecting on future work and professional life have not been widely explored. As a way to facilitate…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Teacher Education Programs, Physical Education Teachers, Reflective Teaching
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Gunn, Cindy L. – Language Teaching Research, 2010
Many teacher training programs, including MATESOL programs, encourage their trainees to be reflective practitioners. The MATESOL program at The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is no exception and offers the students many opportunities for reflection. This article discusses my experience with a recent cohort's reaction to being asked to…
Descriptors: Assignments, Course Objectives, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning
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Sariscsany, Mary Jo – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
Teacher work samples (TWS) are an integrated, comprehensive assessment tool that can be used as evidence of a beginning teacher's readiness to teach. Unlike linear assessments used to determine teaching effectiveness, TWS are relevant and reflective of "real" teaching. They are designed to exhibit a clear relationship among teacher candidate…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Competencies, Work Sample Tests
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Harfitt, Gary James – ELT Journal, 2008
This article describes a strategy employed on a teacher training course in Hong Kong involving the use of lesson transcriptions. Transcriptions from two course participants' English lessons were used to arouse greater classroom language awareness and promote reflection in one of the teachers, who was initially very reluctant to accept comments and…
Descriptors: Metalinguistics, Foreign Countries, English (Second Language), Lesson Plans
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Raval, Harini; McKenney, Susan; Pieters, Jules – Studies in Continuing Education, 2010
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are being recognized globally for their influential role in realizing the UN Millennium Development Goal of education for all in developing countries. NGOs mostly employ untrained para-educators for grassroots activities. The professional development of these teachers is critical for NGO effectiveness, yet…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Nongovernmental Organizations, Models, Lesson Plans
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