• By Karina Cruz-Pallares

    The text describes the situation generated in a Normal School in northern Mexico as a result of the health contingency caused by COVID-19, and mainly highlights the prompt organization of teachers and students to continue the 2019-20 school year online. The main problems faced result from economic needs that limit the possibilities of relying on permanent . . .

    Chihuahua, MX

  • Effects of COVID-19 on teachers

    By Joel Judd; Betty Ann Rember; Tony Pellegrini; Brian Ludlow; John Meisner

    This Project was initiated to shed light on teachers' experiences as a result of this Spring's school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020. Its primary goal was to understand teachers' experiences with mandated online schooling. Related goals included gathering information about . . .

    Cedar City, UT, US

  • Developing Academic Literacy at the University of Cumbria

    By Kaz Stuart

    This paper explores academic literacy development from the perspective of social capital, identity and communities of practice. Many universities are widening participation for social justice and financial imperatives. The arrival of increasingly diverse students is not, however, always matched with flexible approaches to developing academic literacy. 65% of our students are ‘non-traditional’ and we are challenged with supporting their ...

    Penrith, ENG, GB

  • Curriculum innovation in a primary classroom: Action research

    By Soledad García Güemes; Elia Fernández-Díaz

    This work explores a process of reflection accompanying an innovation in a 5th grade primary class at a public school in Santander, Spain. Combining conceptualization of curricular innovation and action-research as the instrument for innovation and professional development, this work resulted in a deeper knowledge . . .

    Cantabria, ES

  • Personalized Professionalization in Pedagogical Fields through Practitioner Research

    By Katharina Heissenberger

    The concept “Personalized Professionalization in Pedagogical Fields through Practitioner Research” (PPS-PR) is based on the assumption that the professionalization of prospective teachers can be fostered by actively carrying out practitioner-research projects during internships. The research project aimed . . .

    Graz, AT