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Demystifying Professional Learning Communities
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Author : Kristine Kiefer Hipp
language : en
Publisher: R&L Education
Release Date : 2010-02-16
Demystifying Professional Learning Communities written by Kristine Kiefer Hipp and has been published by R&L Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-16 with Education categories.
The purpose of this book is to clearly define an approach to school improvement that uses professional learning community (PLC) practices to achieve school improvement and success for every student. This book offers information, examples and case studies to clarify the concept of a PLC, to respond to critical issues in schools, and to support educational leaders in addressing the important mandates of accountability and school improvement. As school leaders proactively lead efforts to create learning communities, their schools, districts, and staff will incorporate knowledge, skills, and practices that focus on teaching and learning for all. The authors' findings will assist leaders, change agents, policy makers, and university faculty in guiding schools toward creating and maintaining PLCs as they sustain school improvement for student learning.
Demystifying Professional Learning Communities
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Author : Kristine Kiefer Hipp
language : en
Publisher: R & L Education
Release Date : 2010
Demystifying Professional Learning Communities written by Kristine Kiefer Hipp and has been published by R & L Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Educational change categories.
This book offers information, examples and case studies to clarify the concept of a professional learning community, to respond to critical issues in schools, and to support educational leaders in addressing the important mandates of accountability and school improvement.
Leading Professional Learning Communities
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Author : Shirley M. Hord
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2008-02-01
Leading Professional Learning Communities written by Shirley M. Hord and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-01 with Education categories.
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
Professional Learning Communities
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Author : Louise Stoll
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Release Date : 2007-03-16
Professional Learning Communities written by Louise Stoll and has been published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-16 with Education categories.
“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.
A Teacher S Guide For Getting Serious About The System
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Author : D'Ette F. Cowan
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2012-06-08
A Teacher S Guide For Getting Serious About The System written by D'Ette F. Cowan and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-08 with Education categories.
Real change comes from teachers and administrators working together Educators don’t need another “quick fix” that gives a temporary boost to school performance—they need comprehensive change that lasts. In this brief companion book to Getting Serious About the System: A Fieldbook for District and School Leaders, teachers and other stakeholders will see exactly where they fit in an effective system-wide process of change. They’ll also learn about: The research behind the successful Working Systematically approach The goals of the approach, which include addressing components and competencies at all levels A five-phase process for implementing change at the district, school, and classroom levels
Learning By Doing
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Author : Richard DuFour
language : en
Publisher: Solution Tree Press
Release Date : 2013-06-15
Learning By Doing written by Richard DuFour and has been published by Solution Tree Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-15 with Education categories.
Like the first edition, the second edition of Learning by Doing: A Handbook for Professional Learning Communities at Work helps educators close the knowing-doing gap as they transform their schools into professional learning communities (PLCs).
Schools As Professional Learning Communities
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Author : Sylvia M. Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2008-09-26
Schools As Professional Learning Communities written by Sylvia M. Roberts and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-26 with Education categories.
"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
Revisiting Professional Learning Communities At Work
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Author : Richard DuFour
language : en
Publisher: Solution Tree Press
Release Date : 2009-11-01
Revisiting Professional Learning Communities At Work written by Richard DuFour and has been published by Solution Tree Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-01 with Education categories.
This 10th-anniversary sequel to the authors’ best-selling book Professional Learning Communities at WorkTM: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement merges research, practice, and passion. The most extensive, practical, and authoritative PLC resource to date, it goes further than ever before into best practices for deep implementation, explores the commitment/consensus issue, and celebrates successes of educators who are making the journey.
Reviving Professional Learning Communities
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Author : Perry P. Wiseman
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2013
Reviving Professional Learning Communities written by Perry P. Wiseman and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Education categories.
A Professional Learning Community is undeniably one of the most effective processes out there for improving student achievement, as well a school's overarching culture and climate. With such widespread notoriety, though, there has been a dilution of the true essence of the term. Understanding of what a Professional Learning Community is varies from one district to another, from one school to another, even from one educator to another. It's about time for a resurrection. Reviving Professional Learning Communities does exactly that through the lens of a simple framework called, the 4S Approach. This new development helps practitioners build thriving learning communities through: (1) recognition and validation of each staff member's unique points of view, (2) natural conflict that accompanies the assorted viewpoints, (3) healthy teamwork, and (4) effective systems. Sprinkled throughout the book are also 32 practical, high-leverage strategies that are easy to understand and simple to put into practice right away. This book will most certainly help answer the perennial question: How do we achieve a genuine Professional Learning Community?
Reculturing Schools As Professional Learning Communities
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Author : Jane Bumpers Huffman
language : en
Publisher: R&L Education
Release Date : 2003-10-22
Reculturing Schools As Professional Learning Communities written by Jane Bumpers Huffman and has been published by R&L Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-22 with Education categories.
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