Teachers Reflect on the Reform Movement and Its Impact on Their Practice.

Grisham, Dana L.; Brink, Beverly

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Publication Date: 2003

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Teachers Reflect on the Reform Movement and Its Impact on Their Practice.

Grisham, Dana L.; Brink, Beverly

Journal of Reading Education, v28 n3 p15-25 Spr 2003

Describes how case studies of three elementary teachers provide documentation of the extent to which the Washington State educational reform movement has altered classroom literacy practices over time. Reveals the narrowing of curriculum to "teach the test" and replacing professional development opportunities with work designed to boost test scores. (SG)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Literacy, Professional Development, Reflective Teaching, Standardized Tests, State Standards, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Washington

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