Recently while working with teachers on curriculum implementation, I've been thinking a lot about why the phrases "implementation with fidelity" and "implementation with integrity" have always confused or annoyed me at best and enraged me at worst. Confused: "To whom or what do you want to me to be faithful?" Annoyed: "Who decides if I... Continue Reading →
In search of relevance, Part 1: Nothing so practical as a good theory
In this post I chronicle my winding research path to support teachers who want to make learning relevant to their students. So my answer to the question, "Can theories be practical?" is yes—but only if the person engaging with the theory also has or is willing to seek or create practical strategies.