Inquiry: A Districtwide Approach to Staff and Student Learning
Autor Nancy Fichtman Dana, Carol M. Thomas, Sylvia S. Boyntonen Limba Engleză Electronic book text – 26 noi 2012
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781452268880
ISBN-10: 1452268886
Pagini: 200
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1452268886
Pagini: 200
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 mm
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
Recenzii
"Thisunique
and
original
book
is
beautifully
organized
and
takes
us
into
the
world
of
inquiry
with
all
the
pieces
of
the
puzzle—principal,
teachers,
students,
and
coaches.
Each
of
the
four
parts
of
the
book
has
paired
chapter:
One
outlining
the
frame
of
inquiry
relative
to
the
role
in
question;
the
other
providing
grounded
example
of
practice
as
a
given
school
year
unfolds.
The
authors
have
provided
a
treasure
trove
of
inquiry-based
ideas
connecting
improved
practice
to
student
achievement.
Their
dozen
lessons
in
the
last
chapter
are
keepsakes
in
their
own
right."
"This book provides essential support for all educators within every academic learning community. The authors eloquently define teacher inquiry and provide powerful instructional models and protocols that place students and their learning at the heart of what we do in education each and every day."
"This tidy little volume offers an ambitious lesson plan for educators who would craft in their schools a professional culture hospitable to both student and adult learning."
"The authors have provided a process of developing an inquiry learning culture for students, teachers, coaches, and principals. Writing from their own experiences, they provide specifics for planning, designing, and delivering powerful professional development."
"This book is a refreshing example of a way to actually raise student achievement by developing critical thinking skills, fostering creativity and encouraging reflective practice. I highly recommend this book to all who are interested in being a part of a school culture where all students and staff members are dedicated to achieving high levels of learning by continually improving their performance."
"The central precept of the book—establishing an inquiry culture for district-wide professional development that unifies the numerous piecemeal initiatives we face—really resonates for me. With inquiry as a 'golden thread' to tie together professional development, we can move from disjointed 'sit and get' sessions to true ongoing, job-embedded learning for adults, which will support coherent, meaningful learning for students."
"This book made me question my role as a teacher-leader. I learned that I no longer need to sit by and wait patiently for the right professional development opportunity. I can create one and thereby enhance the effectiveness of my own pedagogy as well as influence the academic climate of my school."
"This book is unique because it addresses key stakeholders who inhabit the district and explains how to design systems and structures that support high quality professional development through inquiry-oriented communities."
"Educators who wish to improve their own professional practice on a continual basis and who wish to support a districtwide inquiry approach that will improve student achievement and develop 21st-century thinkers should read this book."
"This book identifies key obstacles in building professional learning communities, and offers productive strategies for successfully negotiating those obstacles.It will become a well-used addition to any teacher’s professional library."
"This text is an excellent example of a systematic and systemic approach to professional development and learning across the professional life span. I can't wait to use this text in my courses with teachers and teacher candidates as well as in my work with districts and professional development."
"This book provides essential support for all educators within every academic learning community. The authors eloquently define teacher inquiry and provide powerful instructional models and protocols that place students and their learning at the heart of what we do in education each and every day."
"This tidy little volume offers an ambitious lesson plan for educators who would craft in their schools a professional culture hospitable to both student and adult learning."
"The authors have provided a process of developing an inquiry learning culture for students, teachers, coaches, and principals. Writing from their own experiences, they provide specifics for planning, designing, and delivering powerful professional development."
"This book is a refreshing example of a way to actually raise student achievement by developing critical thinking skills, fostering creativity and encouraging reflective practice. I highly recommend this book to all who are interested in being a part of a school culture where all students and staff members are dedicated to achieving high levels of learning by continually improving their performance."
"The central precept of the book—establishing an inquiry culture for district-wide professional development that unifies the numerous piecemeal initiatives we face—really resonates for me. With inquiry as a 'golden thread' to tie together professional development, we can move from disjointed 'sit and get' sessions to true ongoing, job-embedded learning for adults, which will support coherent, meaningful learning for students."
"This book made me question my role as a teacher-leader. I learned that I no longer need to sit by and wait patiently for the right professional development opportunity. I can create one and thereby enhance the effectiveness of my own pedagogy as well as influence the academic climate of my school."
"This book is unique because it addresses key stakeholders who inhabit the district and explains how to design systems and structures that support high quality professional development through inquiry-oriented communities."
"Educators who wish to improve their own professional practice on a continual basis and who wish to support a districtwide inquiry approach that will improve student achievement and develop 21st-century thinkers should read this book."
"This book identifies key obstacles in building professional learning communities, and offers productive strategies for successfully negotiating those obstacles.It will become a well-used addition to any teacher’s professional library."
"This text is an excellent example of a systematic and systemic approach to professional development and learning across the professional life span. I can't wait to use this text in my courses with teachers and teacher candidates as well as in my work with districts and professional development."
Cuprins
List
of
Figures
Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Preface
Introduction
Part I. For the Administrator
1. The Principal Professional Learning Community
2. The Principal Professional Learning Community in Practice
Part II. For the Teacher
3. The Inquiry-Oriented PLC
4. The Inquiry-Oriented Learning Community in Practice
Part III. For the Student
5. Introducing Inquiry Into the Classroom
6. Student Inquiry in Practice
Part IV. For the Professional Developer
7. The Importance of Coaching
8. Developing a District-Wide Cadre of Coaches
Conclusion
Foreword
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Preface
Introduction
Part I. For the Administrator
1. The Principal Professional Learning Community
2. The Principal Professional Learning Community in Practice
Part II. For the Teacher
3. The Inquiry-Oriented PLC
4. The Inquiry-Oriented Learning Community in Practice
Part III. For the Student
5. Introducing Inquiry Into the Classroom
6. Student Inquiry in Practice
Part IV. For the Professional Developer
7. The Importance of Coaching
8. Developing a District-Wide Cadre of Coaches
Conclusion
Descriere
Connect
inquiry
to
improved
teaching
and
learning
across
your
district!
Now that federal and state initiatives require school districts to provide job-embedded professional development, the next step is making it happen. This book helps districts define, develop, and implement a systematic inquiry-based process with a laser-like focus on both adult and student learning. This book’s inquiry model challenges educators and students to:
Now that federal and state initiatives require school districts to provide job-embedded professional development, the next step is making it happen. This book helps districts define, develop, and implement a systematic inquiry-based process with a laser-like focus on both adult and student learning. This book’s inquiry model challenges educators and students to:
- Define questions they are passionate about exploring
- Collect and analyze data to inform their questions
- Share what they have learned through the process with others
- Collaborate to build on their results and improve student achievement