Date of Award
10-2004
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Education
First Advisor
Nancy Schneider
Second Advisor
John Dougherty
Third Advisor
Rick Boyle
Abstract
Because many forms of professional development require teachers and others to work together (e.g., participation in formal mentoring programs and networking with teachers in other schools), skill building in collaboration is often the prescribed approach. Skills in working with others are especially important if the aim of professional development is change (Guskey, 1995). This ethnographic study examines the effect on student achievement by providing teachers with collaboration time during the school day. The study was conducted at a rural middle school. In order for student achievement to improve, schools must search for innovative methods. By restructuring the school day, this principal was able to build collaboration time into the staff's schedule.
Recommended Citation
Monachino, Onofrio Francis III, "The Impact of Providing Teachers with Collaboration Time, During the School Day, on Student Achievement" (2004). Theses. 1160.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/1160
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