Author |
: Nancy Fichtman Dana |
Publisher |
: Corwin Press |
Total Pages |
: 209 |
Release |
: 2008-05-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781452223049 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1452223041 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Professional Development by : Nancy Fichtman Dana
Download or read book The Reflective Educator’s Guide to Professional Development written by Nancy Fichtman Dana and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-05-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful tools for facilitating teachers' professional development and optimizing school improvement efforts! Combining professional learning communities (PLCs) and action research, this step-by-step guide provides coaches, workshop leaders, and staff developers with strategies, activities, and tools to develop inquiry-oriented PLCs. The authors present essential elements of a healthy PLC, case studies of inquiry-based PLCs, and lessons learned for improving coaching practices. Sample projects and reflection prompts will help readers: Organize, assess, and maintain high-functioning, inquiry-oriented PLCs Facilitate the development of study questions Enable PLC members to develop, analyze, and share research results Lead successful renewal and reform efforts