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At Dataworks, we support teachers through training in Explicit Direct Instruction, helping educators deliver clear, well-designed lessons that accelerate student learning outcomes.
Checking for Understanding Using TAPPLE: A Proven Strategy for Every Classroom
Checking for Understanding Using TAPPLE: A Proven Strategy for Every Classroom At DataWORKS Educational Research, we believe that effective teaching requires more than just delivering...
Building a Foundation for Learning: Establishing Effective Classroom Norms
Building a Foundation for Learning: Establishing Effective Classroom Norms Every successful classroom runs on a set of clear expectations that keep students engaged and learning efficiently. But how...
What Does the Research Say About Effective Instruction? A USC Professor Weighs In
What Does the Research Say About Effective Instruction? A USC Professor Weighs In Evidence-based insights on why explicit, guided instruction works and why it matters for your students When it comes...
How to Teach a Learning Objective: The EDI Way
How to Teach a Learning Objective: The EDI Way When it comes to effective teaching, how you present your learning objective sets the tone for the entire lesson. At DataWORKS Educational Research, we...
How Teachers Can Solve the “6-7” Classroom Disruption
How Teachers Can Solve the “6-7” Classroom Disruption If you've noticed students randomly shouting "six seven!" in your classroom lately, you're not alone. This viral phenomenon has swept through...
Attention Signals: A Simple Technique for Better Classroom Management
Mastering the Attention Signal: A Simple Technique for Better Classroom Management Effective classroom management doesn't have to be complicated. Sometimes the most powerful tools are the simplest...
The Nation’s Report Card: When Historic Lows Demand Historic Solutions
The Nation’s Report Card:When Historic Lows Demand Historic Solutions The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) paint a sobering picture of American education....
Engaging All Students: Teaching Strategies That Work
Engaging All Students:Teaching Strategies That Work John Hollingsworth from DataWORKS Educational Research demonstrated how specific engagement strategies align with brain research to maximize...
Webinar Recap: Helping Students Learn More
Webinar Recap: Helping Students Learn More In a recent webinar, John Hollingsworth, co-author of Explicit Direct Instruction and co-founder of DataWorks Educational Research, shared insights about...
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