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Shilpa Parnami Interview
No full textThis interview was recorded as part of HUF’s Mera Shahar series. Topics covered include the unique history of Bhopal, its importance beyond the gas tragedy, Parnami’s personal experiences in Bhopal, and some of her favorite places in and around the city.Asian Studie
Shilpa Gupta: Poetry at the Borderlines
No full textExhibition catalogue essay on the recent work of Indian artist Shilpa Gupt
[Nastaran Safdarian and Shilpa Miniyar at reunion]
No full textA photograph of TAMS alumni behind large white TAMS letters at the 2004 UNT Homecoming. In the middle are Nastaran Safdarian (pink) and Shilpa Miniyar (cream). Behind them is a tent
Understanding how professional learning communities impact teaching practice and what influences the process
No full textProblem: Professional learning communities (PLCs) are not a new trend in education but are getting more attention in schools today as a vehicle for establishing collegial relationships among teachers and for building capacity for change within schools (Dufour & Eaker, 1998; Fullan, 2004; Hord, 2004; Senge, 2000). Schools are working diligently to become PLCs in hopes of improving student learning yet there are pitfalls schools must be cognizant of. The core principles of PLCs do not simply exist because leaders are calling them PLCs. Dufour cautioned “the term has been used so ubiquitously that it is in danger of losing all meaning” (Dufour, 2004, p. 6) while others warned of contrived collegiality as opposed to genuine collaborative teacher cultures (Hargreaves & Dawe, 1990). This study explores the development of PLCs at one middle school to provide feedback to improve practice while also building the research base on what contextual factors contributed to PLCs and how PLCs impact key components including pedagogy and assessment. Research Questions: The questions explored in this case study of one grade level in a middle school are: 1. In what ways does teaching practice change as a result of participation in a professional learning community? 2. What aspects about the PLCs contributed to the change? 3. What contextual factors contributed to the PLCs capacity to support teacher change? Methodology: A qualitative case study was used focusing on information gained from interviews, observations, surveys, and documentation for this study. The administrative team and core eighth grade teachers were interviewed and 4 observations of PLC meetings were completed. Data analysis included organizing and analyzing data using Dedoose, a qualitative research software program. Significance: Research on PLCs has typically focused on understanding what true PLCs are and how they can improve schools. This study focuses on identifying what types of changes took place in terms of pedagogy and assessment as a result of participating in PLCs. In addition, by focusing on a school that began the implementation process five years ago, the study aims to identify aspects about PLCs that contributed to instructional change. The study also identifies contextual factors that were critical for PLCs to support teacher change in order to help other school leaders that may be initiating PLCs in their own schools.Ed. D.Includes bibliographical referencesby Shilpa D. Dala
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[Nastaran Safdarian and Shilpa Miniyar at reunion]
No full textA photograph of TAMS alumni behind large white TAMS letters at the 2004 UNT Homecoming. In the middle are Nastaran Safdarian (pink) and Shilpa Miniyar (cream). Behind them is a tent
Shilpa Gupta : Will We Ever Be Able to Mark Enough ?
No full text"Will we ever be able to mark enough? is Shilpa Gupta's first solo exhibition in Canada ..." -- Publisher's website
Shilpa Das, DO 2020
No full textPhiladelphia DO Class of 2020 portrait.https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/portraits_2020/1052/thumbnail.jp
Assessing preparedness of urban community health workers for tuberculosis (TB) control-An exploratory study in two cities of India
No full textA study titled "Assessing preparedness of urban community health workers for tuberculosis (TB) control-An exploratory study in two cities of India" was conducted to assess current involvement of India's government led community health workers- Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and their commensurate preparedness for delivery of TB care in two cities of Maharashtra, Indi
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