The Dominican Approaches in Education

The Dominican Approaches in Education
Author: Gabrielle Kelly OP
Publisher: ATF Press
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1922239925

With eleven new contributions, this second edition of essays on the sources and principles of Dominican values in education offers an extended sample of the many settings in which Dominican education, broadly understood, finds expression. Cherished by all Dominicans, these values are exemplified not only in the lives of well-known foundational Dominicans, but also in some of those many others who, on every continent and across time, have responded in typically Dominican ways at key moments in history. Educators, activists, philosophers, teachers, preachers, artists, healers and theologians at many levels share their analyses and reflections on educating in many different contexts, explicitly and implicitly demonstrating ideals and values common to the goals of Dominican education everywhere. It is hoped that this collection, offered again in this decade of Dominican JubileeÑ1206 Ð 1216 to 2006 Ð 2016 Ñwill inform, inspire and encourage all those engaged in the great work of educating not only youth but people of all ages towards greater life and liberty.

The Dominican Approaches in Education

The Dominican Approaches in Education
Author: Gabrielle Kelly
Publisher: ATF Press
Total Pages: 530
Release: 2014-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 192223995X

With eleven new contributions, this second edition of essays on the sources and principles of Dominican values in education offers an extended sample of the many settings in which Dominican education, broadly understood, finds expression. Cherished by all Dominicans, these values are exemplified not only in the lives of well-known foundational Dominicans, but also in some of those many others who, on every continent and across time, have responded in typically Dominican ways at key moments in history. Educators, activists, philosophers, teachers, preachers, artists, healers and theologians at many levels share their analyses and reflections on educating in many different contexts, explicitly and implicitly demonstrating ideals and values common to the goals of Dominican education everywhere. It is hoped that this collection, offered again in this decade of Dominican Jubilee--1206-1216 to 2006- 2016--will inform, inspire and encourage all those engaged in the great work of educating not only youth but people of all ages towards greater life and liberty.

Implementing a Professional Learning Community in a Private School in the Dominican Republic

Implementing a Professional Learning Community in a Private School in the Dominican Republic
Author: Miguelina Adelaida Coronado Cornelio
Publisher:
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2020
Genre: Private schools
ISBN:

The initiative of turning schools into Professional Learning Communities (PLC) is being implemented by many schools and school systems in different countries. PLC processes have shown to be successful in enhancing teachers' and students' learning (Gumus, 2013; Michalak, 2009; Mullen & Schunk, 2010). The fact that the Dominican Republic (DR) is committed to improving the quality of education, the implementation of PLC processes seems to be a compelling option to reach this goal. The Dominican Ministry of Education has followed the guidelines that research in the U.S. and other countries have set and has recently adopted PLCs' features and processes through an initiative that promotes teacher collaboration and continuous learning (Instituto Nacional para la Formación y Capacitación del Magisterio, 2016). Since the adoption of this research-based initiative is recent in the DR and highly contextual, this study examined the issues that a Dominican early adopter school experiences as it changes to a different operational method and responds to those issues. The study was conducted as an instrumental case study using a mixed methodology to obtain a thorough description of the PLC’s implementation and how stakeholders experienced the changes inherent to it. More specifically, the study focuses on identifying the issues the stakeholders encounter in the process, how they solve those issues, and the current status of the school's implementation strengths and weaknesses. The qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with teachers, school leaders, and a focus group to develop a thorough description of the factors that stakeholders encountered that either detract or facilitate the PLC processes' implementation in the Dominican context. The quantitative data were obtained through the administration of the instrument: Professional Learning Community Assessment-Revised (PLCA-R) (Hipp & Huffman, 2010). This instrument measured the level of implementation of the PLC dimensions by identifying its strengths and weaknesses at the practice level. The qualitative data revealed: (a) the PLC process’s complexity because teaching and learning require adjustments and adaptations; (b) teacher decision-making was limited to the instructional planning level because the leadership team makes the decisions at the school operations level; (c) PLC processes develop a collaborative culture and require teachers to open themselves to new ideas and strategies, make decisions in collaborative teams, and support each other’s learning and growth; (d) an environment in which prevails trust, honesty, ethics, and authenticity promote positive interactions that lead to teacher learning and professional growth, even though some teachers resist open sharing and acknowledgment of weaknesses; (e) ongoing support, feedback, and communication are fundamental to implement PLCs. Results of the PLCA-R teacher survey revealed both areas of strength and weakness for the current state of PLC implementation in the case school system. The weaknesses were shared leadership and the level of trust. Shared leadership did not develop as well as the other dimensions because administrators limited teachers’ decision-making to the instruction level. Additionally, teachers' level of trust was not yet well developed. Despite the weaknesses and issues, the PLC promoted a culture of collaboration, job-embedded professional learning, a more student-centered approach, greater use of student data to inform instruction, and application of research-supported instructional practices, especially those that increase student engagement and differentiation for student learning needs. However, these results make evident that in the Dominican context, the change in culture that a PLC requires (i. e., the change from teacher isolation to collaboration, communication, and trust among teachers and between teachers and school leaders) may require special attention in the PLC implementation process. Results of this study also suggest that teachers and school leaders in the DR have little or no experience in sharing leadership. This can interfere with the development of the PLC in its full capacity if not addressed by both teachers and school leaders in the early stages of implementation.

Managing for Learning

Managing for Learning
Author: Melissa Adelman
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2021-05-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464814635

How can countries make sustainable gains in student learning at scale? This is a pressing question for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)--and the developing world more broadly--as countries seek to build human capital to drive sustainable growth. Significant progress in access has expanded coverage such that nearly all children in the region attend primary school, but many do not gain basic skills and drop out before completing secondary school, in part due to low-quality service delivery. The preponderance of evidence shows that it is learning--and not schooling in and of itself--that contributes to individual earnings, economic growth, and reduced inequality. For LAC in particular, low levels of human capital are a critical factor in explaining the region’s relatively weak growth performance over the last half century. The easily measurable inputs are well-known, and the end goal is relatively clear, but raising student achievement at scale remains a challenge. Why? Part of the answer lies in management--the managers, structures, and practices that guide how inputs into the education system are translated into outputs, and ultimately outcomes. While management is often mentioned as an important factor in education policy discussions, relatively little quantitative research has been done to define and measure it. And even less has been done to unpack how and how much management matters for education quality. This study presents new conceptual and empirical contributions that can be synthesized in four key messages: 1. Student learning is unlikely to improve at scale without better management. 2. Management quality can be measured and should be measured as a catalyst for improvement. 3. Management affects how well every level of an education system functions, from individual schools to central technical units, and how well they work together. 4. Several pathways to strengthening management are open to LAC countries now, with the potential for significant results. The study elaborates on each of these messages, synthesizing recent data and research and presenting the results of several new research initiatives from across the region.

Hopeful Girls, Troubled Boys

Hopeful Girls, Troubled Boys
Author: Nancy Lopez
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2020-07-24
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000143465

This book is an ethnographic study of Carribean youth in New York City to help explain how and why schools and cities are failing boys of color.

A Global Perspective on Private Higher Education

A Global Perspective on Private Higher Education
Author: Mahsood Shah
Publisher: Chandos Publishing
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2016-03-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0081008988

A Global Perspective on Private Higher Education provides a timely review of the significant growth of private higher education in many parts of the world during the last decade. The book is concurrent with significant changes in the external operating environment of private higher education, including government policy and its impact on the ongoing growth of the sector. The title brings together the trends relating to the growth and the decline of private higher education providers, also including the key contributing factors of the changes from 17 countries. Provides a timely review of the significant growth of private higher education in many parts of the world during the last decade Presents the significant changes in the external operating environment of private higher education Brings together the trends relating to the growth and the decline of private higher education providers

Private Education and Public Policy in Latin America

Private Education and Public Policy in Latin America
Author: Laurence Wolff
Publisher: Partnership for Educational Revitalization in Americas (Preal)
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2005
Genre: Education
ISBN:

"Examines the relationship between private education and public policy in Latin America by combining conceptual analysis with empirical research, and incorporating case studies from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, and Venezuela"--Provided by publisher.