Shiah-Lian Chen, I-Chen Liao
Effectiveness of Using a Self-Directed Learning Program to Teach Physical Examination and Health Assessment Skills: A Quasi-Experimental Study
The journal of nursing research : JNR
widespread agreement exists us teachers need improved mathematics knowl edge teaching past decade policymakers funded range profes sional development efforts designed address need however little success determining whether teachers develop mathematical knowl edge professional development features professional devel opment contribute teacher learning due part lack measures teachers content knowledge teaching mathematics article attempts fill gaps describe effort evaluate californias mathematics professional development institutes mpdis using novel measures knowledge teaching mathematics analyses showed teachers participating mpdis improved performance measures extended summer workshop portion experience analysis also suggests program length measured days summer workshop workshop focus mathematical analysis reasoning communication predicted teachers learning