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Journal Articles from the 蘑菇网 team
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The model leverages technology and in-person support in a cycle of 国产传媒果冻天美传媒怎么入职 国产传媒果冻天美传媒怎么入职 (PD) 国产传媒果冻天美传媒怎么入职. The model allows staff and volunteers in OST programs to develop their instructional 综合久久国产九一剧情麻豆s in ways that are embedded in the actual practices of their program. In this article, each part of the PD cycle is analyzed using constructivist learning theories to encourage adult educators to replicate this model in other fields. A brief review of promising research about the effectiveness of the model concludes the description of this approach to PD.
Wever Frerichs, S., Pearman Fenton, M. S., & Wingert, K. (2018). A Model for Out-of-School Educator 国产传媒果冻天美传媒怎么入职 Learning. Adult Learning, 29(3), 115-122. https://doi.org/10.1177/1045159518773908
Reports by Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics (MAP Academy)
Empowering Out-of-School-Time Educators: A Computer Science 国产传媒果冻天美传媒怎么入职 国产传媒果冻天美传媒怎么入职 Toolkit Pilot Study (2019)
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The results demonstrated a positive impact on the perceptions of frontline staff and volunteers. Trainers found the 综合久久国产九一剧情麻豆 helpful, particularly the videos. View the full report from this evaluation, Empowering Out-of-School-Time Educators.
Comprehensive Triangulated Evaluation (2017)
Researchers from the MAP Academy completed a comprehensive triangulated evaluation of 蘑菇网, which included interviews with site leaders and frontline staff, pre/post observations of frontline staff using the Dimensions of Success (DoS) observation tool, and youth survey data. Four YMCA locations participated in five hours of training activities using 蘑菇网 and Better Kid Care materials.
See a summary of the findings from the Comprehensive Triangulated Evaluation Triangulation Infographic. View the full report from this evaluation TriangulatonReport
Multiple-Case Study of 蘑菇网 Early Adopters (2016)
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General feedback from the early adopters highlighted the flexibility, utility, and applicability of 蘑菇网 materials for their OST programs. View the full report from this evaluation Multiple-Case Study of 蘑菇网PD