| Closing Students' Learning Gaps Contributor(s): Strachan, Ed D. Olivean (Author) |
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ISBN: 1498466559 ISBN-13: 9781498466554 Publisher: Xulon Press OUR PRICE: $14.84 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2016 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Administration - Elementary & Secondary - Education | Administration - School Superintendents & Principals - Education | Decision Making & Problem Solving |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.35 lbs) 58 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dr. Strachan began her career in education over fifteen years ago, in an urban setting, where meeting the specific learning needs of students was a major aspiration for her. Her well-rounded pedagogical experiences include that of middle school Math, Science and ELA coach, curriculum developer, and data specialist. Her academic achievements include a Bachelor's in Business, a Master's in Teaching, a Master's in Education, and a Doctorate in Education. Dr. Strachan has been recognized for her achievements with awards nomination such as the Who's Who Among America's Teachers for Teacher of The Year, as well as published her recent studies titled, The Impact of a Multifaceted Intervention on Student Math and ELA Achievement, to aid school communities in closing the learning gaps of students. Throughout her career, Dr. Strachan has studied the various leverage points that assist with improving teacher pedagogy and student achievement. Her most recent work, Closing Students' Learning Gaps: The Power of Students' Assessment Data, provides a template for administrators and teachers to improve students' success. This resource produced practical guidelines for implementing effective and successful professional development practices evolved around using students' data to improve their assessment results, enhance teachers' scaffolding and differentiated practices, and fostering parent involvement to improve the learning outcomes of students. The instilled practices within this material is reflective of her years of experience as a researcher, educator, and practitioner in closing the learning gaps of students and will enable educational stakeholders to create and enforce pedagogical practices to aid in fostering the academic success of students. |