Theory of Change: Learning Through Play in Teacher Professional Development

The LEGO Foundation supported EDC in conducting foundational research on the elements of professional development (PD) that help teachers use learning-through-play pedagogies to improve student learning outcomes. This infographic spotlights the researchers’ theory of change and illuminates conditions at the teacher, classroom, and school/system levels that are key to effective teacher PD.

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Authors:

Sophia MansoriJackie ZweigAnne HuntingtonTracy McMahon

Media Type:

PDF

Resource Type:

Fact sheet

Focus Area:

Early Childhood Development & LearningEducation Workforce & SystemsElementary & Secondary Education

Date:

2024

Region:

United States

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