Lessons learned : an AISI journey
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Date
2005
Authors
Mueller, Lisa
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2005
Abstract
This inquiry is one teacher's attempt to capture the story of AISI (The Alberta Initiative
for School Improvement) in a northern school division. A review of the literature in the
areas of literacy and professional development sets the stage for looking at the
multidimensional literacy program that is the focus of this study. Related AISI projects
are analyzed and discussed to uncover themes that have arisen out of the search for 'best
practice' in curriculum, instruction and professional development. Study findings show
that student achievement rose significantly in all initiatives, and that teacher efficacy and
leadership improved as a result of the professional development opportunities structured
by the division. Administrative support, teacher training in the new program, and
program implementation were found to be factors affecting student achievement in this
study. Further study is needed to determine the impact of these changes in practice and
expectation on teacher engagement over time. In addition, more study needs to be done to
make more explicit the relationship of alphabet letter recognition and at-home reading to
student scores on both internal and external measures of literacy development.
Description
xi, 119 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
School improvement programs -- Alberta , Educational change -- Alberta , Education -- Alberta -- Evaluation , Alberta Initiative for School Improvement