Data analysis allows educators to move beyond student test scores to employing a variety of sources to measure the effectiveness of teaching strategies. In addition, data provides a strong awareness of where educators should spend time and resources in order to maximize learner success. Problem solving encourages educators to expand their repertoire of techniques and explore unknown resources and talents within themselves. In this assignment, you will address the implications of using effectively collected and analyzed data as a problem solving tool in cognitive coaching.
General Requirements:
Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
- This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
- Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.
- This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.
Directions:
Write a paper (1,500 words) that addresses the implications of using effectively collected and analyzed data as a problem solving tool in cognitive coaching. Include the following in your paper:
- A research-based description of the types and sources of data available to educators.
- A research-based discussion of which of these sources and types of data have the greatest potential for effective analysis leading to meaningful adaptation of instruction.
- A research-based discussion of the implications of using data to solve classroom problems and improve instruction.
