Expertly Said

The TAP philosophy is supported by sound research and expert analysis. Following are research excerpts that demonstrate the effectiveness of educational reform strategies employed by TAP, including professional development, student-centered instruction and accountability.

"By equipping them with a repertoire of strategies for learning-ways to organize themselves and new material; techniques to use while reading, writing and doing math or other subjects; and systematic steps to follow when working through a learning task or reflecting upon their own learning-teachers can provide students with the tools for a lifetime of successful learning."
(1997, Sturomski, Neil.)

"After all, for learning to be effective, clear targets in terms of information and skill must be established. But establishing and communicating learning goals alone do not suffice to enhance student learning. Rather, once goals have been set it is natural and necessary to track progress."
(2007, Marzano, Robert.)

"Teaching is a purposeful activity-it is goal directed and designed to achieve certain well-defined purposes."
(2007, Danielson, pg. 51)

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