Handbook of professional development in education : successful models and practices, PreK-12

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Title:

Handbook of professional development in education : successful models and practices, PreK-12

Author:

Martin, Linda E.

ISBN:

9781462515219

9781462515271

9781462515295

Physical Description:

xxix, 562 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Abstract:

"This handbook shares successful models and practices of teacher professional development and learning along with suggestions for sustaining professional development. The handbook is intended to address professional development issues for P-12 educators in all content areas, forges a balance between policy issues and theoretical frameworks, along with presenting recommendations for best practices in professional development. It is divided into four parts: (1) professional development past and present; (2) the complexity of professional development in today's schools; (3) developing solutions for effective professional development; and (4) pulling it all together"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Teachers -- In-service training -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Teachers -- Training of -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Professional learning communities.

Added Author:

Martin, Linda E.

Kragler, Sherry, 1944-

Quatroche, Diana J.

Bauserman, Kathryn L.

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Summary

This comprehensive handbook synthesizes the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD) and addresses practical issues in implementation. Leading authorities describe innovative practices that are being used in schools, emphasizing the value of PD that is instructive, reflective, active, collaborative, and substantive. Strategies for creating, measuring, and sustaining successful programs are presented. The book explores the relationship of PD to adult learning theory, school leadership, district and state policy, the growth of professional learning communities, and the Common Core State Standards. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions. The appendix provides eight illuminating case studies of PD initiatives in diverse schools.