Sharon Braden, Ed.D.
Adjunct Faculty,
Department of Teaching and Learning
Dr. Sharon Smith Braden has been an educator in Nashville, Tennessee, for 28 years. During that time, she served as an executive principal for 13 years. As an instructional leader, her responsibilities have included supporting teachers in providing quality instruction by using formative and summative assessments, disaggregating data to develop an instructional calendar, planning and implementing professional development opportunities, as well as developing teacher leaders and supporting novice teachers.
Dr. Braden completed her research on project-based learning primarily focused on the perceptions of students and teachers in both traditional mathematics and project-based learning mathematics classrooms. The theoretical foundation of the research was constructivist learning focused on students’ proficiency in basic and applied skills to prepare for the workforce.
As an adjunct professor, Dr. Braden's goal is to assist teachers in researching effective instructional strategies to use in the classroom. She firmly believes students should be actively engaged in the learning process and responsible for learning.
Education
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Degree in Curriculum & Instruction
Tennessee State University -
Master's in Administration and Supervision
Tennessee State University -
Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction
Tennessee State University
Research Interests
- Data-driven instruction
- Constructivist learning strategies
- Professional development