Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
How teachers become leaders How teachers become leaders Ann Lieberman This is one of the only books to be written by, with, and for teacher leaders. Moving beyond bland cliches, this book gets right into the practice of teacher leadership itself---working productively … OL15602946W
To improve the academy To improve the academy Judith E. Miller "This volume presents twenty-two contributions from authors across an array of institutions on a variety of topics. Some focus on providing insights on the preparation and support of those engaged i… OL15956729W
A new vision for staff development A new vision for staff development Dennis Sparks The authors explain how results-driven education, systems thinking, and constructivism are shaping the new staff development. OL15964624W
Enhancing practice through classroom research Enhancing practice through classroom research Caitriona McDonagh "Enhancing Practice through Classroom Research addresses the growing trend in educational contexts for teachers to engage in CPD and develop as excellent practitioners. It a guide for teachers, by te… OL16014484W
Teacher learning that matters Teacher learning that matters Mary Kooy,Klaas van Veen "In the continuing global call for educational reforms and change, the contributors in this edited collection address the critical issue of teacher learning from diverse national contexts and perspec… OL16470900W
Handbook of Professional Development in Education Handbook of Professional Development in Education Diana J. Quatroche,Diana J. Quatroche Synthesizing the best current knowledge on teacher professional development (PD), this handbook describes effective, innovative practices that are being used in schools today. Leading authorities pre… OL16815081W
Online learning communities and teacher professional development Online learning communities and teacher professional development Anders D. Olofsson "This book features innovative applications for the integration of technology into everyday teaching practices"--Provided by publisher. OL16982528W
Evocative Coaching Evocative Coaching Bob Tschannen-Moran There's a lot of conversation about how to make schools better. Unfortunately, the nature of those conversations often makes things worse. Evocative Coaching: Transforming Schools One Conversation at… OL16983352W
The TenMinute Inservice The TenMinute Inservice Todd Whitaker x, 198 pages ; 24 cm OL17579262W
Career errors Career errors Frank Burtnett "The book begins with a comprehensive examination of the career development process and why these eight phases must be understood in order for career satisfaction and success to be achieved. This ana… OL17919946W
Coaching Coaching Jim Knight "Coaching supports teacher development and puts teachers' needs at the heart of professional learning by individualizing their learning and by positioning them as professionals. With many different m… OL18787740W
Transforming teacher education Transforming teacher education Hugh Sockett xiv, 257 p. : 25 cm OL19123280W
Leading and Managing Continuing Professional Development Leading and Managing Continuing Professional Development Peter Earley Gives a clear explanation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its latest developments; examples of how different schools have approached CPD; practical tips on how to lead and manage CPD… OL19882400W
The reflective educator's guide to classroom research The reflective educator's guide to classroom research Diane Yendol-Hoppey,Nancy Fichtman Dana This how-to guide to teacher research and inquiry takes educators from 'Where do I Begin?' through publishing results, with detailed attention to every step in between. It covers questioning, sharing… OL3749022W
Creating a Classroom Community of Young Scientists Creating a Classroom Community of Young Scientists Jeffrey W. Bloom Creating a Classroom of Community Young Scientists is intended to help teachers--both pre-service and in-service--develop exciting science programs in their classrooms. This book provides the groundw… OL8105259W
Differentiated Literacy Coaching Differentiated Literacy Coaching Mary Catherine Moran An essential resource for anyone interested in learning more about establishing-or improving-a literacy coaching program. OL8677798W
Technology application competencies for K-12 teachers Technology application competencies for K-12 teachers Irene Chen,Jane Thielemann "This book is designed to strengthen understanding of the critical information in the framework for technology application competencies for K-12 teachers"--Provided by publisher. OL9960079W