Binding: Paperback
Description: Educational researchers policy - makers and practitioners are increasingly focusing their attention on Professional Learning Networks in order to facilitate teacher development and encourage school and school system improvement. However despite the understanding that PL Ns can contribute significantly to improving teaching practice and student achievement there are key challenges regarding their use. These challenges include: ensuring PL Ns can provide opportunities for generating and sharing knowledge within schools enabling teachers and professionals to direct their own development helping individuals change their practices through inquiry - led approaches facilitating partnerships which work across a variety of stakeholders In this new edited volume Brown and Poortman evaluate these challenges from both a theoretical and practical approach. A multitude of perspectives from a team of international contributors covers: the importance of Professional Learning Networks the use of evidence within PL Ns the impact of inter - school networks international cases of networks and communities the promotion and sustainability of PL Ns Also featuring case studies and exemplars to contextualise sustainable learning networks Networks For Learning is an accessible and thoroughly - researched book which will be essential reading and a valuable resource for researchers teachers and school leaders who are interested in developing professional learning networks.
Title: Networks For Learning Effective Collaboration For Teacher School And System Improvement
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138244764
Pages: 220 Pages, 9 Tables, Black And White; 25 Line Drawings, Black And White
Publication Date: 12/11/2017
Category: Teacher Training