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"Teacher Learning that Supports Student Learning" by Linda Darling-Hammond
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Teaching for Intelligence by Barbara Z. Presseisen [Presseisen, 2007] .)
Teachers must have a deep understanding of their subject matter to truly impact student achievement. In this selection, Darling-Hammond argues that this command of content results from deep reflection and continuous professional development.
“Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Teachers' Integration of Subject Matter, Pedagogy, Students, and Learning Environments" by Kathryn F. Cochran, University of Northern Colorado [January 1997].
In this National Association for Research in Science Teaching article, Cochran asserts that a teachers’ knowledge of content area is critical to their overall impact on student achievement. Included are four helpful recommendations with strategies for how teachers can improve their instruction in any content area.
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