Teaching and Learning in Public: Professional Development Through Shared Inquiry (Technology, Education--Connections) (Technology, Education--Connections (The TEC Series))

Sisk-Hilton, Stephanie

ISBN 10: 0807750107 / ISBN 13: 9780807750100

Published by Teachers College Press, 2009

About this Item

Tells the story of a group of teachers that engaged in inquiry about their own practice in order to support inquiry learning in their students. Series: Technology, Education - Connections (The TEC Series). Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNT; JNZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272. . 2009. Illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching and Learning in Public: Professional Development Through Shared Inquiry (Technology, Education--Connections) (Technology, Education--Connections (The TEC Series))
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807750107
• ISBN 13: 9780807750100
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

This is the inspiring story of a group of teachers who used new technologies to document, analyze, and share an inquiry learning process. This exciting new professional development model brings together the strengths and benefits of several existing approaches: participant-directed inquiry, school/university partnerships, and the shared pedagogical improvement model of lesson study. Based on the work of urban public school teachers over the course of 3 years, it was developed to assist teachers in the daunting task of “learning in public.” How can an inquiry into teaching practice help teachers to support inquiry learning with their students? Essential reading for professional developers, teacher leaders, and school administrators, this book:

• Documents the lessons learned from a schoolwide professional learning initiative.
• Examines how professional development impacts teachers, school culture, and learning outcomes.
• Showcases innovative new technology for use in professional development, such as streaming, videotaping, time-stamped assessment, and sophisticated analytics.
• Offers guidance for implementing this professional development model in your school.

About the Author

Stephanie Sisk-Hilton is an assistant professor of elementary education at San Francisco State University. She has worked extensively as a teacher professional developer dealing with schoolwide curriculum reform and with science curriculum and pedagogy.