Professional Learning Communities at Work

Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement

Author: Richard DuFour
Secondary Author: Robert E. Eaker
ISBN: 9781879639607

This book offers recommendations for those who seek to transform their school into a professional learning community as characterized by an environment fostering mutual cooperation, emotional support, personal growth, and a synergy of efforts. References to and brief summaries of standards for curriculum, teacher preparation, school leadership, professional development programs, school-parent partnerships, and assessment practices are included along with sample vision statements. Chapter 1 provides an overview of reform efforts during the second half of the 20th century and emphasizes the Excellence Movement of the 1980s and Restructuring Movement of the 1990s. Chapter 2 contrasts the model of the traditional school environment with that of a professional learning community. Chapter 3 examines the change process and contradictions found in the research. Chapters 4 and 5 examine the four building blocks: mission, vision, values, and goals. Chapter 6 emphasizes the value of communication

Publisher: National Education Service
Publish Date: 1998-01

Subjects: Education / Aims & Objectives, Education / Leadership, Education / Educational Policy & Reform / General, Education / Professional Development

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Cross-Cultural Center (Location: SPACES/Student Affairs (STDN))