Designing and Implementing Effective Professional Learning
Autor John M. Murrayen Limba Engleză Electronic book text – 9 sep 2013
A clear correlation exists between level of focus on teacher professional development (PD) and student success. In this book, John Murray identifies the characteristics of effective professional learning, detailing eight strategies for planning, and executing, and evaluating PD programs. Content includes:
- The proven “backward” approach to articulating the goals of your PD program
- Descriptions of innovative and effective designs for professional learning such as Lesson Study and Instructional Rounds
- Powerful approaches to designing and implementing online PD
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781483331218
ISBN-10: 1483331210
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1483331210
Pagini: 256
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
"This
is
a
critical
resource
that
should
be
on
every
education
leader’s
bookshelf.
Anyone
involved
with
staff
development
will
find
help
in
the
clear
and
concise
information Murray
provides.
You
will
be
challenged
to
find
another
book
with
so
much
helpful
information
on
so
many
important
professional
development
strategies
that
you
can
get
started
on
immediately
to
facilitate
real
change
in
your
school."
"This book is one that any teacher or administrator who is involved with leading professional learning and continuous improvement—new to the field or with great experience—would find great value in. "
"Library media specialists will find this information helpful in their role as school leaders and staff developers. Short, readable chapters, solid information, lists and many tables contribute to the book’s extreme usefulness."
"This book is one that any teacher or administrator who is involved with leading professional learning and continuous improvement—new to the field or with great experience—would find great value in. "
"Library media specialists will find this information helpful in their role as school leaders and staff developers. Short, readable chapters, solid information, lists and many tables contribute to the book’s extreme usefulness."
Cuprins
List
of
Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. The Need for Change
Traditional Approaches to Teacher Professional Learning
New Demands Require Change
2. Effective Teacher Professional Learning
Theoretical Models of Professional Development Action
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development
Summary
3. Context: Building an Atmosphere to Support Teacher Learning
Learning Communities
Leadership
Resources
Summary
4. Content: Specifying the Goals of Professional Learning Activities
Identifying Goals
Evaluating Your Professional Development Program
Summary
5. Process: Selecting Specific Activities and Strategies
Learning Designs
Implementation
Summary
6. Lesson Study
A Cycle of Instructional Improvement
The Lesson Study Philosophy
Lesson Study Steps
The Essential Elements of Lesson Study
Challenges to Engaging in Lesson Study: Misconceptions to Avoid
Summary
7. Critical Friends
The Origins of Critical Friends
The Philosophy of CFGs
Critical Friends Steps
The Essential Elements of Critical Friends
Benefits of CFGs
Summary
8. School Rounds
A Lesson From Medicine
The Rationale for School Rounds
The Steps in School Rounds
Learning With Rounds
Summary
9. Action Research
A Hands-On Approach
Why Choose Action Research?
The Action Research Process
Benefits of Action Research
Summary
10. Mentoring
The Power of Relationships
Why Mentoring Matters
Essential Steps in Building a Mentoring Program
The Work of Mentoring
The Role of the Principal
Essential Elements
Summary
11. Peer Coaching
Harnessing Peer-to-Peer Wisdom
The Rationale for Peer Coaching
Essential Steps of the Peer Coaching Process
Essential Elements
Summary
12. Online Professional Development
The Rationale for Online Professional Development
A Framework for Implementing Online Professional Development
Monitoring and Evaluating Online Professional Development
Summary
13. Personal Learning Networks
Going Global
The Power of PLNs
The Process of Creating and Cultivating PLNs
Getting Started
Using Tools to Connect: Early PLN Formation
Advanced PLN Formation: What Does It Look Like?
The Challenges of PLNs
Summary
14.The Challenges of Introducing New Forms of Teacher Professional Learning
How Have Teachers Experienced Past Professional Development?
Are Teacher Needs and Preferences Being Considered?
Are Teachers Treated With Respect?
Are Teachers Being Asked to Collaborate, Think, and Innovate?
Do School Leaders Make the New Strategies Easy to Implement?
Are Professional Development Activities Linked to a Compelling Purpose?
Breaking Down Barriers
Summary
15. A Call to Action
References
Index
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. The Need for Change
Traditional Approaches to Teacher Professional Learning
New Demands Require Change
2. Effective Teacher Professional Learning
Theoretical Models of Professional Development Action
Characteristics of Effective Professional Development
Summary
3. Context: Building an Atmosphere to Support Teacher Learning
Learning Communities
Leadership
Resources
Summary
4. Content: Specifying the Goals of Professional Learning Activities
Identifying Goals
Evaluating Your Professional Development Program
Summary
5. Process: Selecting Specific Activities and Strategies
Learning Designs
Implementation
Summary
6. Lesson Study
A Cycle of Instructional Improvement
The Lesson Study Philosophy
Lesson Study Steps
The Essential Elements of Lesson Study
Challenges to Engaging in Lesson Study: Misconceptions to Avoid
Summary
7. Critical Friends
The Origins of Critical Friends
The Philosophy of CFGs
Critical Friends Steps
The Essential Elements of Critical Friends
Benefits of CFGs
Summary
8. School Rounds
A Lesson From Medicine
The Rationale for School Rounds
The Steps in School Rounds
Learning With Rounds
Summary
9. Action Research
A Hands-On Approach
Why Choose Action Research?
The Action Research Process
Benefits of Action Research
Summary
10. Mentoring
The Power of Relationships
Why Mentoring Matters
Essential Steps in Building a Mentoring Program
The Work of Mentoring
The Role of the Principal
Essential Elements
Summary
11. Peer Coaching
Harnessing Peer-to-Peer Wisdom
The Rationale for Peer Coaching
Essential Steps of the Peer Coaching Process
Essential Elements
Summary
12. Online Professional Development
The Rationale for Online Professional Development
A Framework for Implementing Online Professional Development
Monitoring and Evaluating Online Professional Development
Summary
13. Personal Learning Networks
Going Global
The Power of PLNs
The Process of Creating and Cultivating PLNs
Getting Started
Using Tools to Connect: Early PLN Formation
Advanced PLN Formation: What Does It Look Like?
The Challenges of PLNs
Summary
14.The Challenges of Introducing New Forms of Teacher Professional Learning
How Have Teachers Experienced Past Professional Development?
Are Teacher Needs and Preferences Being Considered?
Are Teachers Treated With Respect?
Are Teachers Being Asked to Collaborate, Think, and Innovate?
Do School Leaders Make the New Strategies Easy to Implement?
Are Professional Development Activities Linked to a Compelling Purpose?
Breaking Down Barriers
Summary
15. A Call to Action
References
Index
Descriere
For
sustained
success,
educators
must
commit
to
their
own
lifelong
improvement.
A clear correlation exists between level of focus on teacher professional development (PD) and student success. In this book, John Murray identifies the characteristics of effective professional learning, detailing eight strategies for planning, and executing, and evaluating PD programs. Content includes:
A clear correlation exists between level of focus on teacher professional development (PD) and student success. In this book, John Murray identifies the characteristics of effective professional learning, detailing eight strategies for planning, and executing, and evaluating PD programs. Content includes:
- The proven “backward” approach to articulating the goals of your PD program
- Descriptions of innovative and effective designs for professional learning such as Lesson Study and Instructional Rounds
- Powerful approaches to designing and implementing online PD