Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning: Facilitating Study, Research, and Inquiry Communities

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Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning: Facilitating Study, Research, and Inquiry Communities

Author(s): Cynthia A. Lassonde, Susan E. Israel, Janice F. Almasi

Published Online: 5 JAN 2012 10:28AM EST

Print ISBN: 9780470461310

Online ISBN: 9781118269442

DOI: 10.1002/9781118269442

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Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning 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:

  • Advocate for collaborative teacher learning
  • Develop and sustain collaborative research groups
  • Organize and conduct productive research projects
  • Address issues of ethics, leadership, and group dynamics
  • Evaluate and sustain collaborative learning activities

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xxii)

  2. Part I: Why Support Collaborative Research?

    1. Chapter 1

      Improving Teacher Professional Learning (pages 1–12)

    2. Chapter 2

      Initiating Educational Improvements (pages 13–25)

  3. Part II: Building a Professional Learning Community

    1. Chapter 3

      Understanding the Inquiry Process (pages 27–37)

    2. Chapter 4

      Getting Started (pages 39–64)

    3. Chapter 5

      Staying Productive (pages 65–74)

  4. Part III: Collaborating Effectively

    1. Chapter 6

      Ethical Considerations: Improving Group Dynamics (pages 75–87)

    2. Chapter 7

      Leadership Strategies for Collaborative Support Groups (pages 89–95)

  5. Part IV: Model Learning Communities in Action

    1. Chapter 8

      School-Based and Partnership Communities (pages 97–118)

    2. Chapter 9

      Networking and Online Collaborations (pages 119–127)

    3. Chapter 10

      A Districtwide Model: The Fairfax County Public Schools Teacher Researcher Network (pages 129–144)

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      Epilogue: Supporting and Sustaining Professional Collaboration (pages 145–148)

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      Appendix A: Tools and Templates (pages 149–163)

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      Appendix B: Reflection Questions (pages 165–168)

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      Appendix C: Study Group Exercises (pages 169–170)

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      Appendix D: Valuable Resources (pages 171–172)

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      Appendix E: Teacher Research Survey (pages 173–176)

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      References (pages 177–180)

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      Index (pages 181–184)

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