Inspire Press Materials - Sanford Education Center
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Inspire Press Materials - Sanford Education Center
SANFORD INSPIRE: Inspiring the Next Generation/Lighting the Spark of Learning to Last a Lifetime Introduction Teachers have the capacity to create meaningful impacts that go far beyond the classroom, and the best teachers set our minds on fire with a love of learning, inspiring us to dream big and achieve our goals. Sanford Inspire is based on the belief that every child should have not one, but many inspiring teachers, and that inspiring teaching methodologies can be identified, codified and shared to benefit even more students. Developed initially by Arizona State University, Sanford Inspire provides PreK-12 teachers with readily-accessible professional development tools and resources to create inspiring classroom environments. Research-based online learning modules and other curriculum resources are designed to inspire students to greater achievement through classroom activities, lessons and instructional approaches. Through the leadership of National University and its Sanford Education Center, Sanford Inspire also provides a national framework for ongoing assessment of inspiring teaching, identification and development of inspiring teaching strategies, and the sharing of research-based instructional practices and methodologies. Key Strategies Sanford Inspire is a multi-tiered approach connecting research, development, and practice that: • Shares innovative approaches to preparing and strengthening inspirational educators within higher education and PreK-12 schools. • Provides targeted, customized professional development to support the growth of inspirational educators needed to ensure that PreK-12 students have access to high quality education. • Integrates with School of Education standards through alignments with teaching program principles and Sanford Inspire Principles. • • Provides resources to assist teachers and all educators with integrating inspiring practices into the classroom. Facilitates collaboration and dissemination of research-based practices to expand the “inspired education movement.” Online Learning Modules Written by faculty and teachers, the on-demand modules are available at no cost, are easy to complete, and usually take less than one hour. They focus on the following themes: • Learning Environment resources relating to the physical, emotional, and social space of the classroom. • Planning & Delivery modules addressing how to prepare and facilitate instruction that supports the success of all students in their classrooms. • Motivation resources that help teachers create a culture of achievement where students are invested in their own learning. • Student Growth & Achievement modules to help teachers create aligned assessments and monitor student progress. • Professional Practices, tools addressing critical elements of professional conduct and reflective practice that help teachers learn to navigate challenging situations. Using these tools and other curriculum resources, principals and school districts can supply immediate and specific support and tools for their entire staff. Schools of Education can also provide support for new teachers as part of a teacher preparation curriculum or as professional development for experienced teachers. Growing National Network Sanford Inspire is being introduced nationally through a consortium of universities led by National University, called the Sanford Education Collaborative. Four of the nine participating universities – National University, University of Central Florida, Nova Southeastern University and City University of Seattle – are building on Sanford Inspire’s initial foundations established by ASU in the following ways: • Adoption and Dissemination. Aligning Sanford Inspire Principles with teacher education programs, and introducing Sanford Inspire to PreK-12 schools and districts through the coordination of participating Schools of Education. • Creating a nationwide exchange of inspiring “best practices”: Identifying and sharing inspiring teaching methodologies on a nationwide scale, building on existing best practices for pre-service and in-service education for teachers • Continuous refinement on a national scale: Schools of Education work with their region’s PreK-12 schools to expand on the initial foundations of Inspire. This includes ongoing refinement, testing and research. For more information: http://sanfordeducationcenter.org/inspire.cfm