Data Wise: Improving Learning and Teaching Through Data
Use data-driven insights and collaborative analysis to improve educational outcomes and teaching strategies in schools and learning environments.
Use data-driven insights and collaborative analysis to improve educational outcomes and teaching strategies in schools and learning environments.
This course introduces educators to the Data Wise Improvement Process, a systematic approach to using data to enhance learning and teaching. Based on the book "Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning," the course outlines an 8-step process for effectively utilizing various data sources in educational settings. Participants will learn how to navigate the often overwhelming amount of data available to educators, transforming it into a useful tool for collaborative school improvement. The curriculum covers skills in analyzing diverse data sources, including test scores, student work, and teaching practices. It also focuses on building a culture of collaborative data inquiry within educational institutions. The course is designed for teachers, school and district leaders, policymakers, and educational entrepreneurs committed to improving student outcomes. It offers flexibility in participation, allowing for individual study, group enrollment, or integration into professional development programs.
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What you'll learn
Understand the Data Wise Improvement Process and its application in enhancing teaching and learning
Develop skills in analyzing diverse data sources, including test scores, student work, and teaching practices
Learn strategies for building a culture of collaborative data inquiry in educational settings
Explore methods for making data less overwhelming and more useful in the educational context
Understand how to integrate data-driven decision-making into daily teaching and leadership practices
Gain insights into implementing a systematic, 8-step process for using assessment results to improve instruction
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Module Description
This course introduces educators to the Data Wise Improvement Process, a systematic approach to utilizing data for enhancing learning and teaching. The curriculum is based on the book "Data Wise: A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Assessment Results to Improve Teaching and Learning" and outlines an 8-step process for effectively using various data sources in educational settings. Participants will learn how to navigate and transform the often overwhelming amount of educational data into a useful tool for collaborative school improvement. The course covers skills in analyzing diverse data sources, including test scores, student work, and teaching practices. It also focuses on building a culture of collaborative data inquiry within educational institutions. Throughout the course, participants will see practical examples of how this disciplined approach to working with data looks and feels like in a school setting. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of collaborative inquiry and provides strategies for fostering this approach in various educational contexts.
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Pioneering Educator Advancing Data-Driven School Improvement
Kathryn Parker Boudett is a distinguished Lecturer on Education and Director of the Data Wise Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she has made significant contributions to educational improvement through data-driven methodologies. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and a BA in Economics from Yale University. As the driving force behind the Data Wise Project, which began in 1996, she leads initiatives focused on helping schools use collaborative data inquiry to ensure every student thrives. Her influential work has resulted in several landmark publications, including the widely-adopted "Data Wise" methodology, which provides educators with practical tools for using assessment results to improve teaching and learning. The impact of her work is particularly evident in her development of the Data Wise Coach Certification Program and her co-authorship of essential educational texts such as "Meeting Wise: Making the Most of Collaborative Time for Educators" (2014), which revolutionized how educators approach collaborative meetings. Through her leadership, Boudett has established a framework that emphasizes equity in education, ensuring that student outcomes are not predictable by demographic data and that all students feel respected and celebrated for who they are.
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