Models of professional development : a celebration of educators

Joyce, Bruce R.

Book 2010

"A successful school is one in which the learning of educators is as highly valued as the learning of students. Professional development nurtures and encourages such growth, maximizing educators' professional effectiveness. Written by nationally recognized experts, this comprehensive resource identifies five major contemporary professional development models that can be implemented and tailored to meet the diverse needs of any school or district....

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Teachers In-service training

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ISBN:

9781412978064

Description:

149 pages ; 26 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-143) and index

Contents:

The faces of professional development in education : multiple intelligences at work
Supporting the individual educator : helping people do their thing
Democracy, charters, and professional development
Personal/professional direct service models : helping people do their thing
Collaborative and cooperative models : the pursuit of synergy
Curricular and instructional initiatives : schools, districts, and states
The menus for "professional development" days : a long road from celebration to condemnation to
Embracing both personal and formal knowledge without being bowled over by either : the nature of evidence
The importance of cockeyed optimism : proceeding with pride and confidence

LCCN:

2009043855

Control Number:

2538946

Other Authors:

Calhoun, Emily

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