Professional learning communities
Subtitle: an implementation guide and toolkit
By: Kathleen A. Foord and Jean M. Haar.
Contributors: Haar, Jean M.
Publisher: Eye On Education
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Larchmont, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781596670884
Subjects: Adult learning; Educational leadership; School improvement programs; Educational change
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Effective professional learning communities : asking the hard questions, finding the right answers; title: Look before you leap : what do we need to know about adult learning, teacher change, relationships, and professional learning communities?; title: Using innovation maps to guide implementation : where are we and where do we need to go?; title: Shared commitment and purpose : how do we develop a culture and structure for effective professional learning communities?; title: Effective interactions : how do we construct effective relationships in professional learning communities?; title: The learning is in the questions : how do we assess and promote change through coaching conversations?; title: Built to last : how do we sustain professional learning communities?; title: Conviction, courage, and effort : how do we commit to action?.