eMINTS Comprehensive Program: A Two-Year Professional Development Program to Improve Teacher Practice and Student Achievement in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and 21st Century Skills
About the Intervention
The eMINTS Comprehensive Program is a professional development program for school principals, district and school technology coordinators, and classroom teachers that aims to improve student achievement in mathematics and English language arts, as well as 21st century skills and academic engagement. The program consists of 240 hours of professional development across two years, where teachers learn to design high-quality inquiry-based lesson plans, implement inquiry-based learning strategies, build community among teachers and students, and integrate technology into classroom instruction. Teachers receive formal and individualized professional development from certified eMINTS instructional specialists, who also facilitate the development of a school-based leadership team to support implementation. The program also provides teachers with support materials and just-in-time learning opportunities through online learning communities.
Statistical Findings
No effect on math achievement
No effect on communication arts achievement
No effect on 21st century skills
Negative effect on student engagement
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Focus Areas
Economically DisadvantagedPrograms & Services
General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-Face, Online – AsynchronousDisability Support
N/ATarget Groups
Teachers/Instructional Teams, Student(s)Source
Ayrin, M., Chris, B. & Coby, M. (2015). The Impact of the "Enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies" (eMINTS) Program on Student Achievement, 21st-Century Skills, and Academic Engagement--Second-Year Results (ED562508). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED562508.pdf.
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