Community, collaboration, and collegiality in school reform : an odyssey toward connections / Nina G. Dorsch.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dorsch, Nina G.

Series:

SUNY series, restructuring and school change

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School management and organization--United States.

School management and organization.

United States.

Educational change--United States.

Educational change.

Group work in education--United States.

Group work in education.

Physical Description:

vii, 238 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Albany, N.Y. : State University of New York Press, [1998]

Summary:

This remarkably candid "tale from the trenches" follows four teachers as they implement "Connections" - an interdisciplinary inclusive program option for ninth-grade students at "Cedar City" High School. As Sheryl (English), Dan (science), Bernie (social studies), and Tim (special education) forge bonds of community, collaboration, and collegiality, their experiences take on the dimensions of an epic journey or odyssey. Interpreted through an ecological lens, this book offers important insight into the world of teaching in an era of school reform. The Connections journey was marked both by stories of triumph and tales of crisis. The stories reflected an emerging vision not only of Connections as an interdisciplinary program, but also of the teaching team as a collaborative, collegial community. By illuminating the real world of Connections, this book offers insights for teachers and administrators, policymakers and students, and all who value community, collaboration, and collegiality in schools.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-233) and index.

ISBN:

0791435970

0791435989

OCLC:

36461743