component in a student’s education experience. I have recently observed a problem with some of the students in my 3rd grade class not completing and turning in homework assignments. The research topic stems from this classroom observation and raises several questions: 1. Does homework performance have a direct correlation to student academic performance? 2. What strategies can result in improvement in student
USING KWL (KNOW, WANT, LEARNED) STRATEGY ON EFL STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION ACHIEVEMENT By: Risnawati (Lecturer of English Department at IAIN Bengkulu) Abstract: There is a fact that most of the Secondary School students are still low in comprehending reading texts. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to see whether the use of KWL (Know, Want, Learned) strategy was effective in improving the students’ reading comprehension achievement in learning English as a Foreign
learning of students and professionalism of teachers. Teachers within learning communities are organized in order to collaborate on addressing goals that are aligned with expected school and district outcomes. Effective leadership is a key factor in effective implementation of professional development within a school (Schramm, 2006). In order to maximize the benefits of professional development opportunities, school leaders need to provide staff development that is focused on improving the learning
In recent years of educational reform, professional development for teachers has served as a bridge between the current standards implementation and student achievement (Hirsch & Killion, 2009). Educational leaders recognize teacher effectiveness is an intrical part of improving student achievement, focusing valuable resources toward effective professional development (Jacquith, Mindich, Wei, & Darling-Hammond, 2010). Despite national trends to improve the quality of professional development, a
American educational system to ensure that all students succeed and at the same time to endure drastic cuts to school budgets, it is an ironic conundrum. The authors’ viewpoint that the socio-economic standing of students plays a significant factor in students being able to graduate from high school and the ability to be successful the years after graduation I believe is very accurate. Dufour and Marzano (2012) provide a refreshing viewpoint on strategies that will improve schools and dismiss the notions
In the traditional method of teaching, students are made to rush through a basic curriculum designed for them. They follow homogeneous style of learning which create boredom, low achievement, and discipline problems. Experts of educational field are putting effort to find solution to this difficult problem by bringing forth non-traditional pedagogical approaches such
Proficiency Model, Problem Solving PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPLORATION 3 Introduction The Volusia County School Board has sought to improve teacher performance and student learning with the introduction of the Professional Development System. This system encourages teachers to engage in continuous professional learning to increase their
Running Head: Effective Practices for Evaluating Instructional Materials and Strategies Effective Practices for Evaluating Instructional Materials and Strategies by Sharita Baker Andrea Daniels Gina McNally Instructional Leadership: Theory and Practice EDU 615 Submitted To: Henry Raines Graduate Studies in Education School of Education and Social Services Saint Leo University Saint Leo University November 12, 2011 Abstract Instructional Leadership: Theory and Practice
significant until the number of students taking the test are accounted for. A 40% proficiency rate in the 2016-2017 school year amounted to 48 out of 122 students, while a 45% proficiency rate in 2017-2018 will amount to 161 out of 354 students. The data from Figure 1 in tandem with Table 1 are evidence that significant instructional improvements need to be made to achieve the school’s goals for the 2017-2018 school year. Instructional Strategies for Economically Disadvantaged Students What are the best school-wide
Chapter Two Literature Review Research Question 1. 1. What can teachers do to motivate/ encourage students’ positive work attitude? It is very important that teachers that understand that students’ attitude towards work mostly depends on you the teacher. Most research on encouraging students work attitude has been done at the primary and junior high levels. Research also focused on improving students’ work attitude in terms of their study habits, special skills, level of commitment and engagement