Am I on Target?

The critical incident in this case of a high school business teacher is precipitated when an honor roll student complains "I think I was learning more before reform, I'm worried how I will do on my ACTs." [teacher name] has to critically evaluate her restructuring and changed practice in light of students' needs and academic expectations.

Post-It Notes: Classroom Applications

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Traci Bliss, Project Director
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
335 Dickey Hall
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506
606-257-4127

E-Mail tblis00@ukcc.uky.edu


Joan Mazur, Technology Director
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
114 Taylor Education Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506
606-257-4896

E-Mail jmazu00@ukcc.uky.edu

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