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Have questions about implementing the Science of Reading? Three state education leaders share their Science of Reading journeys, putting policy into practice, in a recent virtual panel discussion facilitated by the Council of Chief State School Officers. https://rpb.li/09S5x

🌟 New Article Published! 🌟 📚 Title: "How can a facilitator’s caring approach trigger and deepen pre-service teachers’ reflection on their pedagogical practice? A year-long action research study" 👩🏫 What's It About? Examined how the facilitator, engaging in a caring approach, developed strategies and created circumstances that triggered and deepened the Pre-Service Teachers' (PSTs) reflection on their pedagogical practice. 🔍 Key Findings The reflection of future teachers transitioned from a mindset based on 'what others say' to being able to think for themselves. The creation of a welcoming environment, establishing trusting relationships, and a state of vulnerability, which is not only encouraged but also enacted by the facilitator herself, proved to promote a pedagogical environment where PSTs can express their uncertainties, confront their challenges, and expose their vulnerabilities. All these proved essential in developing the ability to think critically. 📊 Methodology Three action research cycles were carried out, collecting qualitative data through focus group interviews, reflective written journals, and participant observations. 👏 Special Thanks A huge thank you to the fantastic team that made this study possible: Isabel Maria Ribeiro Mesquita, Ana Gracinda Alves Ramos, Rui Manuel Flores Araújo and Carla Sofia Valério Fernandes🌟 📥 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ddEFscMe

Great article highlighting the importance of high-quality curricula as key component to improving student progress.

An insightful paper on building an efficacious culture of shared language and practice. This study examined PL to develop the confidence and capacity of teachers within a Secondary context. Thanks Carmel Patterson for this timely read as I join the world of Secondary.

School of Education faculty member, Bernadette Baker, is editing a groundbreaking book series, "Flashpoint Epistemology: Education in the Age of Interconnection and Complexity." The series explores how technology-driven conflicts are shaping 21st-century education. Learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ge7YDx2i

Sharing my keynote slides + transcript from "Orchestrating the critical: Library instruction programs and our labor," for BTAA on 4-18-24. Key focus areas: +The what/how of critical information literacy + critical pedagogy +Struggles of instruction programs and impact of labor conditions (teacher working conditions are student learning conditions) +A specific examination of the one-shot model and how it limits our programs, our teaching, and student learning +A spotlight on Teach the Teacher as one example of a way forward https://lnkd.in/gJdxcgRr

Thank you, Bena - for your kind words of endorsement: "Barbara Smith effectively captures many of the hurdles educators face as they weigh their commitment to stay in the profession. She balances a well-constructed analysis of each critical issue with examples that offer hope for a better future. Her challenging questions guide readers to reflect on their own situations. A close study of this book can provide a blueprint for your next strategic plan!" -- Bena Kallick, co-founder and co-director, Institute for Habits of Mind https://lnkd.in/eaps5nbK

Did you miss our recent webinar about the secret sauce of the Science of Reading? It's now available on-demand! Dr. Julia B. Lindsey, Ph.D. explored high-impact practice routines and how to deploy them to support literacy instruction.

What does it mean to be evidence-based or evidence informed? 5 years ago, we launched the "A (new) manifesto for evidence-based education: twenty years on", and it remains just as relevant today. In a world where educational challenges are more complex than ever, the need for evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning has only grown. Our commitment to improving the quality of education through evidence remains at the core of what we do. Take a moment to revisit the updated Manifesto and see how these ideas continue to shape effective teaching today. Download here 👉 https://hubs.la/Q02KVPvZ0

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