Curriculum planning

Abstract The increasing importance of alternate-route (AR) teacher-preparation programs calls for a more supportive curriculum for new teachers. As the AR pathway continues to supply greater numbers of teachers to school districts, it is important to recognize that training mechanisms need to improve. The goal of this study was to examine the perceived impact of the use of videotaping for self-reflection and high-leverage teaching practices (HLTPs) on first-year AR teachers. To enhance the...

Abstract This quantitative study examines the impact of a new mathematics curriculum on student achievement in grades 4 and 5 across 11 schools in a New Jersey school district. The research addresses the critical issue of low mathematics performance among elementary students, as evidenced by both statewide and local assessment data. With only 36% of 4th-grade students achieving proficiency nationally (NAEP, 2022) and the district of study showing similar data, this study aims to evaluate the...