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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Using Case Study to Examine Teacher Leader Development
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Bradley-Levine, Jill – Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 2011
The empirical research about teacher leadership is limited despite the expectation that teachers should assume leadership responsibilities within their schools. The present article includes findings drawn from a larger qualitative research study whereby 4 teachers explored their motivations to pursue a master's degree in teacher leadership. The…
Descriptors: Teacher Leadership, Teacher Motivation, Graduate Students, Individual Development
The Role of Action Research in Empowering Teachers to Change Their Practice
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Bradley-Levine, Jill; Smith, Joshua; Carr, Kari – Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 2009
Universities need to work with teachers to dispel the belief that research is disconnected from practice and teachers must be open to the benefits of action inquiry. This study examined the process and impact of conducting action research on teachers' perceptions of practice and professionalism. Twelve teachers enrolled in a master's level course…
Descriptors: Inservice Teacher Education, Masters Programs, Action Research, Qualitative Research