Sharon Castle
Biographic Data
| ID | 3828007 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sharon Castle |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sharon |
| FAMILY NAME | Castle |
| SIGNATURE | CASTLE S |
| AFFILIATIONS | George Mason University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Do Professional Development Schools (PDSs) Make a Difference? A Comparative Study of PDS and Non-PDS Teacher Candidates
This study assesses the impact of professional development schools (PDSs) on preservice teachers, comparing PDS and non-PDS candidates at the point of licensure. Data sources include student teaching evaluations and portfolio presentations. Statistical analyses reveal PDS candidates scored significantly higher than non-PDS candidates on aspects of planning, instruction, management, and assessment. Qualitative analysis of portfolio presentations r…
Flexible Grouping and Student Learning in a High-Needs School
The study focused on the impact of flexible grouping on student learning during a period of time in a high-needs school. The study tracked nontransient, below-goal elementary students on multiple literacy assessments during a 5-year flexible grouping implementation. Results showed that the percentage of students attaining mastery increased in 16 of 19 over-time comparisons. Increases in the percentage of students At Mastery ranged from 10% to 57%…
Faculty Supply And Demand In Education
To obtain a snapshot of current faculty supply and demand in education, a survey was distributed to the 752 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education institutions; 408 were returned. The survey asked for vacancies, applicants, failed searches, minority hires, and reasons for shortages for 1997 to 1998 and 1998 to 1999. Vacancies averaged 4.0 per institution; applicants, 14.2 per opening. Openings increased by 34%; applicants decrease…
Do Professional Development Schools (PDSs) Make a Difference? A Comparative Study of PDS and Non-PDS Teacher Candidates
This study assesses the impact of professional development schools (PDSs) on preservice teachers, comparing PDS and non-PDS candidates at the point of licensure. Data sources include student teaching evaluations and portfolio presentations. Statistical analyses reveal PDS candidates scored significantly higher than non-PDS candidates on aspects of planning, instruction, management, and assessment. Qualitative analysis of portfolio presentations r…
Flexible Grouping and Student Learning in a High-Needs School
The study focused on the impact of flexible grouping on student learning during a period of time in a high-needs school. The study tracked nontransient, below-goal elementary students on multiple literacy assessments during a 5-year flexible grouping implementation. Results showed that the percentage of students attaining mastery increased in 16 of 19 over-time comparisons. Increases in the percentage of students At Mastery ranged from 10% to 57%…
Faculty Supply And Demand In Education
To obtain a snapshot of current faculty supply and demand in education, a survey was distributed to the 752 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education institutions; 408 were returned. The survey asked for vacancies, applicants, failed searches, minority hires, and reasons for shortages for 1997 to 1998 and 1998 to 1999. Vacancies averaged 4.0 per institution; applicants, 14.2 per opening. Openings increased by 34%; applicants decrease…
Faculty Supply And Demand In Education
To obtain a snapshot of current faculty supply and demand in education, a survey was distributed to the 752 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education institutions; 408 were returned. The survey asked for vacancies, applicants, failed searches, minority hires, and reasons for shortages for 1997 to 1998 and 1998 to 1999. Vacancies averaged 4.0 per institution; applicants, 14.2 per opening. Openings increased by 34%; applicants decrease…
Flexible Grouping and Student Learning in a High-Needs School
The study focused on the impact of flexible grouping on student learning during a period of time in a high-needs school. The study tracked nontransient, below-goal elementary students on multiple literacy assessments during a 5-year flexible grouping implementation. Results showed that the percentage of students attaining mastery increased in 16 of 19 over-time comparisons. Increases in the percentage of students At Mastery ranged from 10% to 57%…
Do Professional Development Schools (PDSs) Make a Difference? A Comparative Study of PDS and Non-PDS Teacher Candidates
This study assesses the impact of professional development schools (PDSs) on preservice teachers, comparing PDS and non-PDS candidates at the point of licensure. Data sources include student teaching evaluations and portfolio presentations. Statistical analyses reveal PDS candidates scored significantly higher than non-PDS candidates on aspects of planning, instruction, management, and assessment. Qualitative analysis of portfolio presentations r…
Pedagogy (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Mathematics education (2 works) · Medical education (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies (2 works) · Academic achievement (1 work) · Business (1 work) · Demographic economics (1 work)