{"product_id":"teacher-collaboration-for-professional-learning-isbn-9780470461310","title":"Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning","description":"\u003ci\u003eTeacher Collaboration for Professional Learning\u003c\/i\u003e contains the essential information, tools, and examples teachers and school leaders need to create, manage, and sustain successful collaborative groups. Designed to be a hands-on resource, this practical guide shows you how to:  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvocate for collaborative teacher learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and sustain collaborative research groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganize and conduct productive research projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddress issues of ethics, leadership, and group dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluate and sustain collaborative learning activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Based on data from a major survey, \u003ci\u003eTeacher Collaboration for Professional Learning\u003c\/i\u003e features extensive case examples from model research communities collaborating within schools, across districts, in partnership with universities, and as online networks. The book also offers a wealth of reproducible templates as well as reflection questions and exercises?invaluable tools for organizing study groups. \u003cp\u003eList of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits v\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword by\u003ci\u003e Janice F. Almasi\u003c\/i\u003e vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Authors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Contributors xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Why Support Collaborative Research? 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Improving Teacher Professional Learning 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Initiating Educational Improvements 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2 Building a Professional Learning Community 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Understanding the Inquiry Process 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Getting Started 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Staying Productive 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3 Collaborating Effectively 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Ethical Considerations: Improving Group Dynamics 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Leadership Strategies for Collaborative Support Groups 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4 Model Learning Communities in Action 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 School-Based and Partnership Communities 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Networking and Online Collaborations 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 A Districtwide Model: The Fairfax County Public Schools Teacher Researcher Network, Contributed by\u003ci\u003e Gail V. Ritchie\u003c\/i\u003e 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Supporting and Sustaining Professional Collaboration 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendixes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Tools and Templates 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 1: Getting to Know Invited Members 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrainstorming Chart: Whom to Invite to the Group 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 2: Sharing Perspectives and Talents 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTentative Agenda for Meetings 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Minutes 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoles Signup Sheet 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 3: Supporting Each Other’s Efforts and Learning 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 4: Exploring the Possibilities 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOngoing Group Evaluation 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinal Reflections 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStage 5: Ongoing Conversations 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Reflection Questions 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Study Group Exercises 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D Valuable Resources 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E Teacher Research Survey 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 181\u003c\/p\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia A. Lassonde, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, a former elementary teacher, is associate professor of Elementary Education and Reading at the State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta. \u003cb\u003eSusan E. Israel, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher Collaboration \u003ci\u003efor\u003c\/i\u003e Professional Learning\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeacher Collaboration for Professional Learning\u003c\/i\u003e contains the essential information, tools, and examples teachers and school leaders need to create, manage, and sustain successful collaborative groups. Designed to be a hands-on resource, this practical guide shows you how to:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvocate for collaborative teacher learning\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevelop and sustain collaborative research groups\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganize and conduct productive research projects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAddress issues of ethics, leadership, and group dynamics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvaluate and sustain collaborative learning activities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on data from a major survey, \u003ci\u003eTeacher Collaboration for Professional Learning\u003c\/i\u003e features extensive case examples from model research communities collaborating within schools, across districts, in partnership with universities, and as online networks. The book also offers a wealth of reproducible templates as well as reflection questions and exercises— invaluable tools for organizing study groups.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTeacher Collaboration for Professional Learning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This volume covers everything teachers need to know to initiate collaborative research. The authors explain the pro- cesses of collaborative inquiry in engaging, reader-friendly, easy-to-understand language; it is an inspiring, enjoyable read that promotes a 'we can do it' spirit of inquiry.\" —\u003cb\u003eJANET RICHARDS, Ph.D.\u003c\/b\u003e, professor, University of South Florida, Tampa  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I wish I had such a valuable resource when I was establishing and coordinating a teacher-research group several years ago! Much has been written about how to do action research in the classroom and schools, but little has been written about how to establish and sustain collaborative efforts, as Lassonde and Israel have done here.\" —\u003cb\u003eBARBARA DAVIS\u003c\/b\u003e, professor, co-director, Teacher Fellows Program, Texas State University–San Marcos  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Lassonde and Israel have written an outstanding book that provides powerful stories and practical strategies for teachers to start and sustain collaborative learning communities as part of their own professional development. This book is a must read for teachers and administrators who are looking to build and be a part of a community of inquirers.\"  —\u003cb\u003eWILLIAM BINTZ\u003c\/b\u003e, co-chair of the International Reading Association's Teaching as a Researching Profession Special Interest Group and associate professor, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990135193829,"sku":"NP9780470461310","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470461310.jpg?v=1761786637","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/teacher-collaboration-for-professional-learning-isbn-9780470461310","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}