Professional Community And Professional Development In The Learning Centered School

Author : Judith Warren Little
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Professional learning communities
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123596335

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Professional Community and Professional Development in the Learning-centered School by Judith Warren Little Pdf

Provides a research-based blueprint for teacher learning, including the goals it can serve, strategic content priorities, and effective approaches or strategies. In "learning-centered" schools - where there is an emphasis on both student and teacher learning - teacher professional communities are the hub of a learning system that focuses on instructional improvement. These communities are strategically linked with various other modes of professional development within and outside the school.

Author : Giselle O. Martin-Kniep
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780787985134

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Communities that Learn, Lead, and Last by Giselle O. Martin-Kniep Pdf

Communities That Learn, Lead, and Last offers a fresh and compelling perspective while providing practical guidance for schools and districts on how to develop "professional learning communities" that serve to instill educational ideals, share wisdom, improve practice, and enhance capacity across the system. Comprised of any combination of teachers, school leaders, staff developers, district personnel, and even students, professional learning communities, as described in this book, break new ground and challenge the status quo by focusing on the reconciliation of individual and organizational expertise, vision, and needs through a variety of collaborations, activities and projects?ranging from classroom-related work to broader issues of policy, leadership, and organizational improvement. Depending on their needs, maturity, purpose, and membership, professional learning communities can be centered on learning, leading, or lasting. Showing how such communities can become the means for improving teaching and learning, as well as promote and sustain educational innovations, the book maps out the community-building essentials, providing guidance, tools, and carefully crafted rubrics.

Author : Marsha Speck,Caroll Knipe
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483304229

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Why Can't We Get It Right? by Marsha Speck,Caroll Knipe Pdf

How can we use professional development to provide the best teaching and learning opportunities for all students? Teachers who know their content and strategies can open a virtual toolbox and take out what they need to help all students become successful. This revised and updated edition explains how educational leaders can design, deliver, and evaluate collaborative standards-based professional development, and contains: Essential questions about high-quality professional development Information on creating the culture for a learning community Conditions and processes for professional development Suggestions on designing your own model Tools for evaluating and rethinking professional development and learning Strategies for deepening a leader’s impact on a standards-based system

Author : Sylvia M. Roberts,Eunice Z. Pruitt
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 1412968941

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Schools as Professional Learning Communities by Sylvia M. Roberts,Eunice Z. Pruitt Pdf

"Roberts and Pruitt offer practical advice to educators who seek to address one of the greatest obstacles to creating effective schools: how to get school staff to collaborate and learn from each other. Their insights and suggestions are smart, useful, and demonstrate a genuine understanding of how schools work."--Pedro A. Noguera, Executive DirectorMetropolitan Center for Urban Education, New York UniversityYour one-stop sourcebook for building a professional learning community in your school More and more educational leaders are turning to the collaborative learning community model to create school change and improvement. This practical resource offers research-based activities and strategies for providing professional learning opportunities that lead to the building of community in schools as well as improved learning outcomes for both teachers and students. Ideal for school leaders and staff developers, this updated bestseller examines the knowledge and skills needed to become a successful leader of learners and provides helpful tips, real-life classroom vignettes, and insights into effective teamwork. The authors help administrators lead staff in: Learning through study groups, shared leadership, and professional portfoliosPerforming collaborative student assessments and classroom observationReexamining their beliefs and assumptions through reflective activitiesWith the latest information on e-portfolios, coaching, emotional intelligence, and more, this proven professional development approach gives leaders the tools they need to implement a culture of collaboration that can transform entire schools

Author : Kaia Tollefson,Monica K. Osborn
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452294575

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Cultivating the Learner-Centered Classroom by Kaia Tollefson,Monica K. Osborn Pdf

Drawing from progressive educational thought, this guide helps teachers translate theory into classroom practice in seven crucial areas, including developing communities of learners, planning instruction, and more.

Author : Shirley M. Hord,William A. Sommers
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452207889

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Leading Professional Learning Communities by Shirley M. Hord,William A. Sommers Pdf

Imagine all professionals in all schools engaged in continuous professional learning! Education experts Shirley M. Hord and William A. Sommers explore the school-based learning opportunities offered to school professionals and the principal's critical role in the creation, development, and support of an effective professional learning community (PLC). This book provides school leaders with readily accessible information to guide them in initiating and developing a PLC that supports teachers and students. Using field-tested examples, the text illustrates how this research-based school improvement model can help educators: Increase leadership capacity Embed professional development into daily work Create a positive school culture Develop accountability Boost student achievement

Author : Diane Sweeney
Publisher : Stenhouse Publishers
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781571103437

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Learning Along the Way by Diane Sweeney Pdf

You will see concrete examples of how your school can move away from a one-size-fits-all professional development model to create an authentic learning environment that meets the needs of individual teachers. The book features chapters focusing on: implementing an instructional coaching model -- establishing study groups among teachers -- using observation as a means to model effective instruction -- going deeper with discussion through the use of Critical Friends protocols -- examining various ways adults process new information -- encouraging teachers to take leadership roles -- focusing the principal's leadership around the professional development model.

Author : Linor L. Hadar,David L. Brody
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317292517

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Teacher Educators’ Professional Learning in Communities by Linor L. Hadar,David L. Brody Pdf

Teacher Educators’ Professional Learning in Communities explores teacher educators' professional development in the communal model of learning. Learning in groups has proved to be a major avenue for supporting such development and change among teachers and other professions, but one which has received sparse attention with regards to teacher educators’ development. This book aims to examine such communities in order to identify factors that promote or hinder professional learning for teacher educators. Blending research on communal learning with seven years of practical experience in these contexts, the authors present their analysis of the communal professional development process and provide a conceptual basis for understanding this type of professional learning for teacher educators. The book addresses organizational aspects of teacher educators’ learning in communities, such as creating a safe environment, group reflection, feedback and discussion about student learning. Personal professional learning aspects are also explored, including the reduction of personal isolation, the process of transition towards change, and withdrawal from the goals of the community. Finally, influences and implications for professional learning among teacher educators are discussed. Teacher educators stand at the crux of the entire educational enterprise, because of their responsibility in training the next generation of teachers. As such, their professional development is increasingly important in promoting and advancing educational practice. Integrating current literature with pictures of practice about the use of the communal model in professional development in educational settings, it will be of key interest to researchers and postgraduate students in several fields: professional development, teacher educators, and communities of learners. Practitioners who are involved with the professional development of teacher educators will also find this book extremely useful.

Author : Penelope J. Wald,Michael S. Castleberry
Publisher : ASCD
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2000-02-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781416604532

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Educators as Learners by Penelope J. Wald,Michael S. Castleberry Pdf

How can schools develop a shared vision that embraces the aspiration of all members of the school community? How can members of a learning community work together to build the knowledge and processes needed for student success? This book describes a professional development model that supports educators and families in learning and growing together. It offers a theoretical framework and practical guidance for renewing the capacity of schools to produce positive results for all children. * Part I: Cornerstones discusses concepts, assumptions, and leadership qualities of an effective school-based staff development model. * Part II: Process presents lively case studies and activities that show how to build professional learning communities. It describes strategies to help teams engage in meaningful dialogue and discovery. * Part III: Tools for Learning is filled with practical, field-tested staff development tools that complement the process of building school-based professional learning communities. This book embraces principles of collegiality, inquiry, learning, and community. It is written by practitioners for practitioners in the hope that collegial learning will be a renewing force in schools during these times of change. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

Author : Barbara L. McCombs,Lynda Miller
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412960175

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The School Leader's Guide to Learner-Centered Education by Barbara L. McCombs,Lynda Miller Pdf

"The School Leader's Guide to Learner-Centered Education introduces a transformative leadership model for creating and sustaining a learner-centered school environment. Using core principles of educational psychology, the authors examine how educators can support student growth, development, and achievement by focusing on key factors such as cognition, metacognition, motivation, affect, and individual differences. Numerous reflective exercises, assessment tools, and real-life success stories help readers: provide moral leadership for creating school change, incorporate learning standards without sacrificing student engagement, form learner-centered support groups that utilize networking and technology, prepare students for the challenges of global citizenship. Promote success for diverse populations and marginalized groups, designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving world, this new leadership paradigm provides school principals, superintendents, and district leaders with the means to engage all members of the educational community in a lifelong process of growth, improvement, and empowerment."--PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE.

Author : Milbrey W. McLaughlin,Joan E. Talbert
Publisher : Teachers College Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780807774991

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Building School-Based Teacher Learning Communities by Milbrey W. McLaughlin,Joan E. Talbert Pdf

Building on extensive evidence that school-based teacher learning communities improve student outcomes, this book lays out an agenda to develop and sustain collaborative professional cultures. McLaughlin and Talbert—foremost scholars of school change and teaching contexts—provide an inside look at the processes, resources, and system strategies that are necessary to build vibrant school-based teacher learning communities. Offering a compelling, straightforward blueprint for action, this book: Takes a comprehensive look at the problem of improving the quality of teaching across the United States, based on evidence and examples from the authors’ nearly two decades of research.Demonstrates how and why school-based teacher learning communities are bottom-line requirements for improved instruction. Outlines the resources and supports needed to build and sustain a long-term school-based teacher professional community. Discusses the nature of high-quality professional development to support learning and changes in teaching.Details the roles and responsibilities of policymakers at all levels of the school system. “This book offers vivid examples of how teacher learning communities are formed and sustained. A must-read for educators at all levels who are serious about enacting change.” —Amy M. Hightower, Assistant Director, American Federation of Teachers

Author : Louise Stoll,Karen Seashore Louis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780335230259

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Professional Learning Communities by Louise Stoll,Karen Seashore Louis Pdf

“All who are interested and concerned about educational reform and the improvement of schools will find this book a must read. It stimulates, it challenges, and it informs, such that the reader is most surely enriched by its plenitude.” Dr Shirley Hord, Scholar Emerita “At last we have a book of international cases to add to the literature on networks! Policymakers and practitioners alike will find the reasons why networks are fast becoming the reform organizations of choice. The book elevates network understanding to a new level.” Ann Lieberman, Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Foundationfor the Advancement of Teaching What is a professional learning community? What are the key challenges facing these communities and how might they be resolved? Is it time to extend our thinking about professional learning communities? There is great interest internationally in the potential of professional learning communities for enhancing educational reform efforts and sustaining improvement. This international collection expands perceptions and understanding of professional learning communities, as well as highlighting frequently neglected complexities and challenges. Drawing on research, each chapter offers a deeper understanding of topics such as distributed leadership, dialogue, organisational memory, trust, self-assessment and inquiry, and purpose linked to learning. The last section of the book focuses upon three of the most challenging dilemmas that face developing professional learning communities - developing professional learning communities in secondary school, building social capital, and sustaining professional learning communities. The authors provide pointers on why these challenges exist, offering rays of hope for ways forward. Professional Learning Communities is key international reading for education professionals, school practitioners, policymakers, academics and research students. It is a must-read for anyone interested in building capacity for sustainable learning and the ability to harness your community as a resource for change.

Author : Shirley M. Hord,James L. Roussin,William A. Sommers
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412972710

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Guiding Professional Learning Communities by Shirley M. Hord,James L. Roussin,William A. Sommers Pdf

This research-based sequel to Leading Professional Learning Communities focuses on the practical process of implementing, improving, and sustaining PLCs. Appropriate for groups at all stages of PLC development, this field book helps educators improve PLC operations by facilitating individual and group development and growth. The authors provide learning opportunities that generate conversations about adult learning and contribute to supportive conditions that strengthen teacher quality and raise student outcomes.

Author : Linda Bowgren,Kathryn Sever
Publisher : Solution Tree
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000064224084

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Differentiated Professional Development in a Professional Learning Community by Linda Bowgren,Kathryn Sever Pdf

Author : Jane Bumpers Huffman,Kristine Kiefer Hipp
Publisher : R&L Education
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2003-10-22
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781578860531

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Reculturing Schools as Professional Learning Communities by Jane Bumpers Huffman,Kristine Kiefer Hipp Pdf

This important work documents and examines evidence of efforts taking place in rural, urban, and suburban Pre-K-12 schools that are actively engaged in creating professional learning communities (PLCs). Literature is reviewed that defines and identifies the distinguishing dimensions of PLCs. A five-year, federally funded research study is explained including the methodology and demographics of the six study schools and a synthesis of the 64 interviews. A PLC organizer (PLCO) is introduced, which realigns with Shirley Hord's original 1997 research. The organizer provides the framework to explain the five PLC dimensions and related critical attributes. The PLCO also merges Fullan's model, Phases of Change (1985), which includes initiation, implementation, and institutionalization. The authors provide extensive evidence of the progressive development of a PLC from initiation to implementation using exemplars and non-exemplars from interviews that either hinder or facilitate creating and sustaining PLCs. A new assessment tool, the Professional Learning Community Assessment (PLCA), is also presented and can be used for diagnosis and evaluation of schools as they work toward school reform efforts. Readers are also presented with information that connects professional learning community work to a new approach to school improvement. Five case studies are included that can be used in schools and university classrooms for the purpose of engaging educators in reflection, open dialogue, problem finding, and problem solving. This first-hand documented information provides readers with unique issues as they wrestle with the challenges of transforming schools into organizations that meet diverse students needs. Lessons learned from this problem-based learning can easily transfer to the readers' own experiences and schools. The authors conclude by highlighting significant findings, reviewing the most recent related research that addresses sustaining such efforts, and offering suggestions for school leaders to