The impact of a curricular professional learning community on student achievement on Tennessee's end of course examination in United States history
by Smith, Chadwick Lee, Ed.D., TREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY, 2011, 90 pages; 3460561

Abstract:

In today's educational world an effective school is often determined by student achievement, which is judged by student performance on a high-stakes exam. In Tennessee, the elementary and middle school students' are tested through the TCAP program, while high school students are evaluated through end-of-course exams and writing assessments.

A big question facing many schools today is which of the many suggested initiatives works best in raising overall student achievement on high stakes exam. One such initiative is professional learning communities. This study examines a curricular professional learning community consisting of social studies teachers.
 
AdvisersLinda Collins; Esther Swink
SchoolTREVECCA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/A 72-09, p. , Jul 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsEducational tests & measurements; School Administration Education; Educational administration; Social sciences education
Publication Number3460561
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