eMINTS¶
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Evidence · 5 claims (3 for, 1 mixed, 1 against) · 1 study (1 quant-synthesis),q2· 0 of 1 report an effect size · 5 claims rest on one study
Description¶
A professional-development and coaching programme run by the eMINTS National Center that helps teachers integrate technology and inquiry-based learning into curriculum and instruction.
Components¶
- eMINTS Comprehensive Program: technology-integration professional development and coaching for teachers: The eMINTS Comprehensive Program is a teacher professional development intervention aiming to help teachers "integrate technology into their curriculum, implementing high-quality lesson plans, and building a learning community within their school." It supports inquiry-based learning in any subject area. Over 2 or more years, teachers receive approximately 140 hours of sequenced professional development, up to 10 in-classroom coaching sessions of 1–2 hours each, and access to an online portal with assessments, lesson plans, and teacher courses. Cost is $10,000 per teacher per year plus roughly $500 per student for devices. (What Works Clearinghouse et al. (2020))
- eMINTS professional development program for middle schools: eMINTS (enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies) is a professional development approach "designed to promote inquiry-based learning, high-quality lesson design, and technology-rich learning environments, as well as to build community among teachers and students." Classrooms have interactive whiteboards, LCD projectors, and a 1:1 student-to-computer ratio. Professional development targets principals, technology coordinators, and classroom teachers in middle schools, with a strong emphasis on principals leading implementation and conducting teacher observations. (eMINTS (enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies): Program description et al. (2023))
- Four-component design of eMINTS: sequenced professional development, coaching, technology integration, and online resources: The report enumerates four key components of eMINTS. Sequenced professional development delivers "approximately 140 hours of professional development focused on integrating technology into the classroom and developing lessons that use inquiry-based learning" over 2 or more years. Coaching provides one-on-one classroom sessions by instructional specialists plus group coaching to build school learning communities. Technology integration supports inquiry-based instruction, differentiated learning, and assessment. Online resources supply an eMINTS portal with assessments, lesson plans, example classroom websites, and online courses. (What Works Clearinghouse et al. (2020))
Claims¶
- Brandt et al. (2013) finds a statistically significant positive effect of eMINTS on seventh- and eighth-grade mathematics achievement [+M]
- Both included studies report high-fidelity implementation of eMINTS [+W] — (also cited [~W])
- eMINTS shows no discernible effects on general literacy achievement [-W]
- eMINTS has potentially positive effects on general mathematics achievement (improvement index +2 across two studies) [+W]
- Martin et al. (2009) finds indeterminate effects of eMINTS on both mathematics and literacy achievement in grades 4–5 [~W]
Related Products and Programmes¶
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Key Sources¶
- What Works Clearinghouse, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. (2020). eMINTS Comprehensive Program Intervention Report │ Teacher Excellence Topic Area. NCEE WWC 2020-011. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/InterventionReport/705
- eMINTS (enhancing Missouri's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies): Program description and evidence summary. (2023). Evidence for ESSA. https://www.evidenceforessa.org
- What Works Clearinghouse, Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education. (2020). eMINTS Comprehensive Program Intervention Report │ Teacher Excellence Topic Area. NCEE WWC 2020-011. https://whatworks.ed.gov
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A professional-development and coaching programme run by the eMINTS National Center that helps teachers integrate technology and inquiry-based learning into curriculum and instruction. |
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