Phase I: Assessment In Phase I the goal is to assess the initiative undertaken by the organization to accept TeamSTEPPS initiative. Here the work unit is leader is chosen who would make up the organization-level change team. The organization-level change team identifies specific opportunities for improvement that can be realized by employing a teamwork initiative. An basic site assessment is done which determines the vital support of leadership, the potential barriers and how successful will the initiative be in the organization. The accumulated information from this assessment enables leaders to evaluate various organizational factors impacting patient’s safety. Phase II: Planning, training, and implementation The TeamSTEPPS Initiative…
Like with most things, the business, education, and other professionals who are part of the board of trustees for a university appreciate facts and statistical proof supporting the initiatives that are being proposed to them. Therefore, the implementation of multicultural education into universities across the nation relies on the research conducted about the courses. The findings of these projects will show university boards and officials that these courses are effective and support diversity.…
The answer to the Capstone question is PLC’s can offer a resolution to all stakeholders and will change the educational landscape of the future. The Literature Review was divided into four main sections: 1) What is a PLC, 2) PLC implementation process, 3) What impedes PLC formation and 4) PLC impact on instruction and student achievement. In the first topic, the elevation of PLC was discussed. The second topic included the elements of a PLC, the elements of constructing a successful PLC,…
Our group talked to the Math chair about the resources needed such as 10-15 laptops for every class, this number ensures students are working in groups and strong connectivity to the internet. I have opened a repository of resources for every unit to ensure that every teacher can access the materials anytime they need them. I will be meeting with the Assistant Principal for Instructions to make sure that the project aligns with school and district standards and to relay the progress of the…
approach in their classroom. The leadership team will review the plan and provide feedback to teachers. Within the first nine-weeks, the leadership teacher will conduct walk-throughs to look for evidence of Responsive Classroom approach. Teachers will receive feedback on their implementation, and given access to individuals with expertise in Responsive Classroom…
Research Question: How will technology implementation affect Arts curricula and the way the arts are created and approached? Technology has been a very up and coming source used in all cases of everyday life. More and more, we are finding ways that technology can take the place of a tool or way of doing something. A concerning topic is whether or not switching over to so much technology is a good thing. There is becoming more technology put into the education curricula than ever before. Now…
Fidelity of implementation is critical in improving student-learning outcomes. In order to grow from our mistakes, we need conscience data that will inform our decision process. I currently sit on the SRBI team at Westside Middle School and one of the greatest disconnects we have noticed is that teachers are not always connecting their daily lesson planning to SRBI. Let’s say, hypothetically I was appointed as a central office administrator and charged with improving the SRBI process at the…
Instructional Coaching Model In A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Instructional Coaching for Teachers of Diverse Learners, Teemant (2014) researched the impact of instructional coaching on teacher pedagogy. To assess the impact of instructional coaching, the study included quantitative analysis of teacher behaviors based on the five standards of effective pedagogy as well as qualitative results obtained through interviews with teacher participants. Though quantitative results demonstrated…
discipline of CS” on a global scale (Gal-Ezer & Stephenson, 2009, as cited in Falkner et al., 2014, p. 3). Moreover, classroom pedagogies and professional knowledge shaped by educational practices during the years of teaching and learning are the distinct features “of a transcultural and cosmopolitan teacher” (Luke, 2006, as cited in Lingard, 2007) who is able to understand the important role of technologies to transform and sustain human societies and develop solutions to complex challenges…
This paper evaluates the curriculum initiative of Direct Interactive Instruction (DII) and its effectiveness in attaining higher scores on state level assessments in math and English. Clement Middle School took on this challenge in hindsight of the No Child Left Behind Initiative in which closing the gap in levels of student performance was seen as the ultimate tool in combating successful academic outcomes. “Educators are always called to consider something new, something that enables…