6 Questions
What was the focus of the studies synthesized in the paper?
Professional development for middle school content area teachers
Which grade levels did the majority of participants in the identified studies teach?
Grades 6-8
What types of studies were included in the synthesis?
Two qualitative studies and two quantitative studies
According to the findings, what holds promise for increasing literacy instruction across the curriculum?
Ongoing schoolwide initiatives responsive to teachers' perceived needs
What was a key aspect of the study on characteristics of content area teachers with strong implementation of literacy strategies?
Number of years of teaching experience
What was the focus of the quasiexperimental study included in the synthesis?
Impact of professional development on student reading performance
Explore studies on professional development programs for middle school content area teachers and their implementation of literacy strategies. Learn about the impact of professional development on English/reading, mathematics, science, and social studies teachers in grades 6 through 8.
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