Teacher Collaboration for Professional

There is a national movement to foster teacher study groups and other professional learning communities. This important book offers an important resource for starting, supporting, and facilitating teacher study groups and other school-based professional learning communities that will ultimately improve teaching practice, lesson planning, and student performance. Written by two nationally recognized experts on the topic of teacher collaboration and teacher professional learning, this book is an invaluable resource for schools and districts to enhance teaching learning and professional development.

Cynthia A. Lassonde, Ph.D., a former elementary teacher, is associate professor of Elementary Education and Reading at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta. Susan E. Israel, Ph.D., is an independent researcher, writer, and literacy consultant. Lassonde and Israel have written many books and articles on teacher research, teaching and learning, and literacy.

List of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits
Foreword by Janice F. Almasi
Preface
Acknowledgments
The Authors
The Contributors
Why Support Collaborative Research?
Improving Teacher Professional Learning
Initiating Educational Improvements
Building a Professional Learning Community
Understanding the Inquiry Process
Getting Started
Staying Productive
Collaborating Effectively
Ethical Considerations: Improving Group Dynamics
Leadership Strategies for Collaborative Support Groups
Model Learning Communities in Action
School-Based and Partnership Communities
Networking and Online Collaborations
A Districtwide Model: The Fairfax County Public Schools Teacher Researcher Network, Contributed
Epilogue: Supporting and Sustaining Professional Collaboration
Appendixes
Tools and Templates
Getting to Know Invited Members
Brainstorming Chart: Whom to Invite to the Group
Sharing Perspectives and Talents
Tentative Agenda for Meetings
Meeting Minutes
Roles Signup Sheet
Supporting Each Other's Efforts and Learning
Exploring the Possibilities
Ongoing Group Evaluation
Final Reflections
Ongoing Conversations
Reflection Questions
Study Group Exercises
Valuable Resources
Teacher Research Survey
References
Index
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Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning Facilitating Study, Research, and Inquiry Communities

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