This book makes a major contribution to knowledge and theory by drawing implications of
teacher effectiveness research for the field of teacher training and professional …

This study examined the dynamic patterns of teachers' participation in various topics of PD
activities to better understand the individual differences in PD experience of teachers. Using …

A strong base of research is needed to guide investments in teacher professional
development (PD). This article considers the status of research on PD and articulates a …

In this paper, the authors discuss the conceptual and theoretical underpinnings of the
Integrated Teaching Framework and the rationale behind its development as a road-map for …

Technological fields, like engineering, are in desperate need of more qualified workers, yet
not enough students are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, or …

Problem posing, the process of formulating problems based on a given situation, is an
essential practice in mathematics and other disciplines. Although this is acknowledged in …

As with many districtwide reform efforts, the San Diego reform sought to improve classroom
instruction by focusing on building the capacity of teachers. This article examines practices …

This study investigated the impact of a problem-posing workshop on teachers' problem-
posing conceptions and skills as well as their conceptions and design of mathematics …

Quality and Equity in Education draws attention to the importance of developing and testing
theories of educational effectiveness and using these theories for improvement purposes. It …

With the increasing demand for improved student achievement in mathematics, few studies
have been conducted examining teacher efficacy when continuously supported through a …