Aug 06, 2017 professional development books for teachers to read. In this eighth book in our series of professional learning, there are 9 recipes that challenge professional development coordinators to change sit and get professional development to conference style professional learning events. How professional learning communities respond when kids dont learn rebecca dufour, robert eaker, gayle karhanek, richard dufour on. The department of professional learning strives to give teachers, administrators and esps the tools and resources to improve the lives of washoe countys children. Building blocks for training and professional development programs. Professional development is a continuum of learning and support activities designed to prepare individuals for work with and on behalf of young children and their families, as well as ongoing experiences to enhance this work. The book could not be more timely, as health professionals work to enhance their patients ability to selfmanage. Book learning definition is knowledge gained from reading books. These nationally known authors explain why and how to develop, implement, and evaluate collaborative, inquirybased professional learning. A professional learning community plc is more than a group of individuals meeting together to read a common book or discuss a relevant issue. The tenth book introduces twelve collaborative recipes for learning together.
The information included in this book will help you. The major theme of the book is that professional development as it exists now is not effective. Instead, professional learning should resemble a variety of unique threads that make up the fabric of an educators professional career. Professional learning department of professional learning. Find information about our free virtual workshops and twitter chats. A personalizedlearning toolbox for teachers educational. Jun 17, 2015 professional learning opportunities should not be treated as if they were a test that were all cramming for with only minutes left to study. It introduces the teachers choice framework, a model that empowers teachers by helping them choose and initiate professional growth activities according to. You do not become a remarkable teacher working alone. However, this terminology emphasizes a modernized version that encourages interactive learning strategies rather than rote development techniques. Contact professional learning coordinator calendar of events opportunities at a glance event descriptions gocsd exists to serve member districts by promoting collaboration of resources to ensure educational opportunities are maximized. Teaching is a team sport, and teamwork is the best way to improve teacher effectiveness and thereby improve student. It introduces the teachers choice framework, a model that empowers teachers by helping them choose and initiate professional growth activities according to their schedules, strengths, and needs. How professional learning communities respond when kids dont learn examines the question, what happens when, despite our best efforts in the classroom, a student does not learn.
This will enable you to select professional learning thats relevant for you and your context. Contact professional learning coordinator calendar of events opportunities at a glance event descriptions gocsd exists to serve member districts by promoting collaboration of resources to ensure educational opportunities are. Professor helen timperley was lead writer for the teacher professional learning and development. This report will help readers design, revise and evaluate highquality professional learning by clarifying the elements of learning design that significantly increase participants learning. In the learning guide for leaders, classroom teachers, specialists, and instructional leaders can go deeper into professional study using the tools provided. Professional learning is conducted both at the school and district level with support from our regional education service agency resa. Professional development module learning goal 3 pd handout 5 addressing a professional learning need at your school directions with your whole team, think of one professional learning need at your school and write it down below. Hord and ed tobia drawing from a wealth of research and experience, this book shows educators how to use the transformative power of professional learning in community to raise the professional stature of educators. This book serves as a treasure trove of ideas and resources that can be used at any school. Futurefocused professional learning with links to register through mypl. Targeted learning events may include a workshop, conference, seminar, book or study group, online courses, or professional learning communities. Learning forward is the only association focused solely on the most critical lever in improving schools building the knowledge and skills of educators.
Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students uses a variety of sources and types of student, educator, and system data to plan, assess, and evaluate professional learning. Professional learning in the learning profession a status report on teacher development in the u. Im a high school english teacher, so two of the five books on my list are ela related. Evolving from professional development to professional. Are you a school administrator looking to add value and credit to your schools annual professional development and inservice days. Professional development is typically singleshot, onesizefitsall workshops for teachers based on the expertise of the individuals delivering the session.
Nelson offers curriculum books, practice text books, reference books and teaching material for k12 and higher education in canada. Evolving from professional development to professional learning. Transformational professional learning is a treasure chest of ideas, practices, and strategies that are vitally important to helping schools to become better places of learning, growth, and development for adults as well as for children. If there is any career in which practitioners particularly love to learn, i d put learning designers high on the list. Professional learning opportunities and the teachers they. A personalized learning toolbox for teachers jason pasatta, erica hamilton and stephanie dedoes a districts professional development program equips educators with the skills they need to personalize learning for students. Continue to integrate state benchmarks within our stem program to achieve state certification. Health professional as educator is a comprehensive guide that addresses all of the practical issues health professionals confront as they strive to provide effective patientfamily education. Professional development books for teachers to read.
Strategies that set you apart and leave a lasting impression. Professional learning opportunities should not be treated as if they were a test that were all cramming for with only minutes left to study. Transforming professional development into student results. These are some of the terms to describe ineffective approaches to professional. Do not expect to read any speculations, rhetorical questions, and abstractions related to elearning. Explore a range of approaches to implementing a culture of high quality professional learning as. Conceptbased curriculum and instruction for the thinking classroom, second edition 2017 by h.
Murray and zoul focus on empowering teachers with a spotlight on teacher led and designed professional learning opportunities. Books about professional learning communities reclaiming our teaching profession 2011 by shirley m. Educators can and should take comprehensive knowledge and experience related to developmentally responsive middle level schools and teachers on the journey toward the professional learning community, embracing beliefs and using these arguments to make. Our experts are committed to helping all teachers fulfill their professional learning needs, and helping all students achieve their academic goals. Reeves purpose in writing this book was to help teachers, professional development leaders, school administrators, superintendents, board members, and policy makers create effective professional development. Book learning definition of book learning by merriamwebster. Workplace and professional learning, lifelong learning, adult learning, learning in different contexts have become of more and more interest and now dominate all aspects of 21 st century life. Standards for professional learning learning forward.
Part of benchmark educations professional development book series. Best evidence synthesis iteration bes, assisted by teacher educators aaron wilson and heather barrar and research assistant irene fung, all of the university of auckland. Its improving and building your professional capacity. Helpful books for teachers and parents of students with special needs. Teachers daily experiences in their practice context shape. Lay the foundation for a high quality professional learning experience by carefully considering your professional learning needs. Strong state efforts west virginia has undertaken strong efforts in this area, including the following actions. Welcome to the department of professional learning. Through the standards for professional learning, learning forward leads the field in understanding what links professional learning to improved student achievement. Here are six books youll want to consider reading as soon as possible. A districts professional development program equips educators with the skills they need to personalize learning for students. The school redesign network at stanford university. A key element in greatness by design is the evolution of teacher support from professional development to professional learning.
Department of professional learning dekalb county school district administrative and instructional complex 1701 mountain industrial blvd. Awakening the inner reader in every child by donalyn miller, lean in. If youre tired of professional development that takes up too much time and delivers too little, read transforming professional development into student results and discover how to move toward a system that gives educators the learning experiences they need to make a measurable difference for their schools and their students. Extensive online, ondemand digital archives of professional learning resources. Professional learning is strongly shaped by the context in which the teacher practises. Its nearly a requirement for working as a learning designer, considering that we often work with content that others find dry. Professional learning needs may be at the individual level, or may apply across a department or entire learning.
Teachersfirst professional learning pages are created by experienced teachers who know everyday classroom realities. Reclaiming our teaching profession 2011 by shirley m. Scholastic professional is known for mustown titles from leading authorexperts. Professional learning embodies many of the same ideas and goals of professional development. Wcs employees are encouraged to stay abreast of the latest trends in education in order to bring the best instructional techniques into the classroom. So, here goes my list of good books you may want to read in 2015. Continue professional learning through cccs that are data driven by department. Supporting the leadership growth of leaders and aspiring leaders as they strive for excellence. Check out the blog article on teaching people to learn better online, what about mobile learningby subject matter experts.
A status report on teacher development in the united states and abroad linda darlinghammond, ruth chung wei, alethea andree, nikole richardson, and stelios orphanos. Scholastic education offers an expansive selection of books, curricular resources, and ebooks on a variety of topics from foundational skills and fluency to guided and independent reading and writing to help you deepen your practice and facilitate conversations about teaching, learning, equity, family engagement, and literacy achievement. This book is a mustread for educators involved in supporting highquality literacy teaching. Standards for professional learning outline the characteristics of professional learning that leads to effective teaching practices, supportive leadership, and improved student results. Then, find a partner and work together to fill out the chart. Its acquiring new skills, dispositions, and capabilities, and ultimately boosting job performance. They are not all new, but theyve all been published in the last few years. The bes is an analysis of 97 studies of professional development that led to. Jason pasatta, erica hamilton and stephanie dedoes. Learning and development training, certification programs.
Professional learning that increases educator effectiveness and results for all students. In collaboration with departments district wide, the dpl mission is to provide professional learning opportunities and experiences that are aligned with wcsd envision 2020 and established national standards of excellence for all employee groups. This is usually the classroom, which, in turn, is strongly influenced by the wider school culture and the community and society in which the school is situated. Increase stakeholder satisfaction and opportunities for involvement. Many social studies and science teachers in my district are integrating nonfiction or historical fiction into their curriculum. A professional learning community creates a schoolwide system of interventions that provides all students with additional time and support when they experience difficulty in their learning. Professional learning by any other name what is professional learning. Professional development books for special ed teachers. For educators that already use the internet on a daytoday basis. Read my free ebook, professional development program evaluation for the win. Theories of learning for the workplace building blocks. Drawing on both literature in the field and researchbased best practices in professional learning, this series provides the reader with a foundation for designing and implementing effective professional development experiences for educators working with gifted learners.
Professional learning is a key component of continuous improvement. May 23, 20 a key element in greatness by design is the evolution of teacher support from professional development to professional learning. Teachercentered professional development is a handson guide to collaborative skill building for educators. How to sleep well at night knowing your professional learning is effective.