After a career spanning nearly half a century, Dr. Robert Eaker delivers a work of reflection and storytelling, along with practical tips and strategies on school improvement and student achievement. Learn directly from a master educator as he shares the story of his career, along with in-depth guidance for implementing the PLC at Work® process and essential real-world advice for succeeding as an educator.
Become familiar with the story of the creation of the PLC at Work framework, as well as the personal lives of those who created it.
- Study the foundational theories and concepts of the PLC at Work process, as well as strategic implementation and best practices in teaching.
- Gain numerous strategies and insights for strengthening your school improvement efforts and achieving desired learning outcomes.
- Discover best practices for improving instruction and student learning.
- Consider the key qualities of effective leaders who successfully improve classroom instruction.
- Read real-world examples of PLC implementation and collaborative learning.
Robert Eaker, EdD, is professor emeritus at Middle Tennessee State University, where he also served as dean of the College of Education and interim vice president and provost. Dr. Eaker is a former fellow with the National Center for Effective Schools Research and Development. He has written widely on the issues of effective teaching, effective schools, helping teachers use research findings, and high expectations for student achievement. Dr. Eaker was instrumental in the founding of the Tennessee Teachers Hall of Fame and was a regular contributor to the Effective Schools Research Abstracts series.