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Data Literacy for Educators

Making It Count in Teacher Preparation and Practice
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Description

Data literacy has become an essential skill set for teachers as education becomes more of an evidence-based profession. Teachers in all stages of professional growth need to learn how to use data effectively and responsibly to inform their teaching practices. This groundbreaking resource describes data literacy for teaching, emphasizing the important relationship between data knowledge and skills and disciplinary and pedagogical content knowledge. Case studies of emerging programs in schools of education are used to illustrate the key components needed to integrate data-driven decisionmaking into the teaching curricula. The book offers a clear path for change while also addressing the inherent complexities associated with change. Data Literacy for Educators provides concrete strategies for schools of education, professional developers, and school districts.

Book Features:

  • Defines data literacy for teaching and outlines the knowledge and skills it comprises.
  • Uses examples and case studies that tie theory to practice.
  • Provides a roadmap for integrating data literacy into teacher preparation programs.
  • Covers emerging trends, such as virtual and hybrid courses and massive open online courses.

Product Details

PublisherTeachers College Press
Publish DateApril 01, 2016
Pages176
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780807757536
Dimensions8.9 X 6.0 X 0.7 inches | 0.6 pounds

About the Author

Ellen B. Mandinach is senior research scientist and director of the Data for Decisions Initiative at WestEd. Edith S. Gummer is the education research and policy director at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Reviews

"Mandinach and Gummers' thorough analysis of the DLFT construct and resultant conceptual contributions should enable various stakeholders (e.g., researchers, teacher educators) to stand on common and solid conceptual footing. The framework provides the most comprehensive, organized, and detailed treatment of the elusive DLFT construct to date."

-- Mid-Western Educational Researcher

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