Search Results - "McREL International"

Digital Lessons Learned: How the Online Pivot of 2020 Can Make Teaching and Learning Better Forever

Authors: McREL International Rouleau, Kristin Abla, Cheryl et al.

Source: McREL International. 2021.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Pandemics, COVID-19, School Closing, Online Courses, Learner Engagement, Personal Autonomy, Educational Change, Change Strategies, Teacher Collaboration, Educational Innovation, Interpersonal Relationship, Elementary Secondary Education

Personalizing Professional Development: How Empowered Teachers Can Take Charge of Professional Learning and Growth

Authors: McREL International Goodwin, Bryan Hall, Pete et al.

Source: McREL International. 2019.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 12

Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Faculty Development, Teacher Empowerment, Educational Practices, Skill Development, Reflective Teaching, Problem Solving, Schemata (Cognition), Attention Control, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Mastery Learning, Learning Strategies, Cognitive Style, Learner Engagement, Instructional Leadership, Questioning Techniques

Building Community and Technical Colleges' Evaluation Capacity during Grant Implementation

Authors: McREL International Ho, Hsiang-Yeh Good, Kimberly et al.

Source: McREL International. 2018.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 21

Sponsoring Agency: Employment and Training Administration (DOL)

Descriptors: Community Colleges, Technical Institutes, Capacity Building, Program Evaluation, Grants, Program Improvement, Program Implementation, Sustainability, Planning

Peer Coaching That Works: The Power of Reflection and Feedback in Teacher Triad Teams

Authors: McREL International Jarvis, Robin Dempsey, Kathleen et al.

Source: McREL International. 2017.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Coaching (Performance), Faculty Development, Teacher Collaboration, Teamwork, Group Dynamics, Trust (Psychology), Individualized Instruction, Reflection, Feedback (Response)

Re-Balancing Assessment: Placing Formative and Performance Assessment at the Heart of Learning and Accountability

Authors: McREL International Measured Progress Hofman, Peter et al.

Source: McREL International. 2015.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Formative Evaluation, Performance Based Assessment, Student Evaluation, Accountability, High Stakes Tests, Summative Evaluation, Educational Change, Curriculum Based Assessment, Evidence Based Practice, Feedback (Response), Student Improvement, Educational Practices

The Road Less Traveled: Changing Schools from the Inside Out

Authors: McREL International Goodwin, Bryan

Source: McREL International. 2015.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Educational Change, Change Strategies, Educational Quality, Learner Engagement, Student Motivation, Personality Traits, Teacher Role, Administrator Role, Systems Approach, Principals, Moral Development

Student Engagement: Evidence-Based Strategies to Boost Academic and Social-Emotional Results

Authors: McREL International Abla, Cheryl Fraumeni, Brittney R.

Source: McREL International. 2019.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Evidence Based Practice, Academic Achievement, Social Development, Emotional Development, Readiness, Student Participation, Educational Practices, Teacher Student Relationship, Motivation Techniques, Technology Uses in Education, Questioning Techniques

Pursuing Greatness: Empowering Teachers to Take Charge of Their Professional Growth

Authors: McREL International Hall, Pete Simeral, Alisa et al.

Source: McREL International. 2019.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 240

Descriptors: Teacher Empowerment, Educational Environment, Mastery Learning, Learning Activities, Learner Engagement, Feedback (Response), Student Motivation, Student Evaluation, Group Activities, Group Dynamics

Access URL: https://store.mcrel.org/catalog/book/pursuing-greatness

Instructional Models: Doing the Right Things Right

Authors: McREL International Hubbell, Elizabeth Ross Goodwin, Bryan

Source: McREL International. 2019.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 16

Descriptors: Teaching Models, Educational Change, Resistance to Change, Program Implementation, Educational Assessment, Instructional Effectiveness, Research and Development, Educational Innovation, Faculty Development, Communities of Practice, Consultants, Direct Instruction, Experiential Learning, Teaching Methods, Coaching (Performance), Educational Objectives, Outcome Measures, Expertise

Educational Equity: Challenges for Educator Effectiveness

Authors: McREL International Best, Jane Winslow, Emily

Source: McREL International. 2015.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 7

Descriptors: Equal Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Barriers, Performance Factors, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Distribution, Teacher Persistence, Faculty Development, Teacher Evaluation, Educational Policy, Educational Practices, State Programs, Change Strategies, Student Diversity, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education

Geographic Terms: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina

Understanding Conscientiousness and Its Role in Improved Student Achievement

Authors: McREL International Best, Jane Dunlap, Allison

Source: McREL International. 2014.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 8

Descriptors: Student Improvement, Academic Achievement, Performance Factors, Achievement Need, Personality Traits, Educational Policy, Intervention, Early Experience, Parent Education, Family Programs, Faculty Development, Case Studies, Change Strategies, Developmental Studies Programs, Improvement Programs, Elementary Secondary Education

Geographic Terms: Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, New York

Instructional Models: How to Choose One and How to Use One

Authors: McREL International Hubbell, Elizabeth Ross Goodwin, Bryan

Source: McREL International. 2019.

Peer Reviewed: N

Descriptors: Models, Educational Methods, Instructional Design, Planning, Professional Development, Resistance to Change, Progress Monitoring, Program Development, Peer Teaching, Coaching (Performance), Educational Quality

Access URL: https://www.mcrel.org/instructionalmodels/

The 12 Touchstones of Good Teaching: A Checklist for Staying Focused Every Day

Authors: McREL International ASCD Goodwin, Bryan et al.

Source: McREL International. 2013.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 200

Descriptors: Educational Quality, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Teacher Role, Expectation, Intention, Professionalism, Best Practices, Teacher Student Relationship

Access URL: https://store.mcrel.org/catalog/book/12-touchstones-good-teaching

Moving From Engagement to DEEPER THINKING: To make learning last, educators need to design instruction that reflects how the brain works.

Authors: Heal, Jim Goodwin, Bryan

Source: Educational Leadership. Apr2023, Vol. 80 Issue 7, p27-31. 5p.

Subject Terms: *Learning, *Teaching methods, *Curriculum planning, *Student engagement, *Critical thinking, *Cognitive science

Is Social Media Hurting Our Students?

Authors: Goodwin, Bryan¹

Source: Educational Leadership. Feb2024, Vol. 81 Issue 5, p84-85. 2p.

Subject Terms: *Social media, Mental health of teenagers, Online social networks, Internet & teenagers

Company/Entity: Meta Platforms Inc. , Instagram Inc.

Cosmic Chemistry: A Proactive Approach to Summer Science for High School Students

Authors: Parsley, Danette Ristvey, John

Source: Afterschool Matters. Spr 2014 (19):20-27.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 8

Descriptors: Science Instruction, High School Students, Secondary School Science, Team Sports, Scientific Concepts, Astronomy, Knowledge Level, Program Development, Program Implementation, Program Design, Program Evaluation, Creative Teaching, Summer Programs, Chemistry

Geographic Terms: Oklahoma

IES Funded: Yes

Getting Students Comfortable with Critical Thinking: Three strategies for weaving critical thinking into everyday learning.

Authors: Goodwin, Bryan¹

Source: Educational Leadership. Apr2023, Vol. 80 Issue 7, p80-81. 2p.

Subject Terms: *Teaching, *Critical thinking, *Teaching methods, *Learning, Mental models theory (Communication)

Screening Tools in School‐Based Health Centers for Children With Asthma.

Authors: Maier, Vanessa F. Dhaliwal, Olivia Liu, Amanda et al.

Source: Journal of School Health. Aug2025, Vol. 95 Issue 8, p622-630.

What’s on the Curriculum Menu? Three questions to check if your curriculum is truly effective.

Authors: Goodwin, Bryan¹

Source: Educational Leadership. Feb2023, Vol. 80 Issue 5, p82-83. 2p.

Subject Terms: *Curriculum planning, *Teaching, *Educational evaluation, *Academic achievement, *School administration, *Curriculum

Transformational Leadership in Uncertain Times In a crisis, the best response is often the most counterintuitive.

Authors: Goodwin, Bryan¹ bgoodwin@mcrel.org

Source: Educational Leadership. Mar2022, Vol. 79 Issue 6, p82-83. 2p.

Subject Terms: *Schools, *Distance education, *Educational leadership, *Problem solving, *School principals