Inside the National Writing Project : connecting network learning and classroom teaching / Ann Lieberman and Diane R. Wood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lieberman, Ann.

Contributor:

Wood, Diane (Diane R.)

Series:

Series on school reform

The series on school reform

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English teachers--Training of--California--Berkeley.

English teachers.

English language--Rhetoric--Study and teaching--California--Berkeley.

English language.

Report writing--Study and teaching (Higher)--California--Berkeley.

Report writing.

National Writing Project (U.S.).

Report writing--Study and teaching (Higher).

English language--Rhetoric--Study and teaching.

English teachers--Training of.

California--Berkeley.

Physical Description:

x, 117 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Teachers College Press, [2003]

Summary:

The National Writing Project has become one of the most influential and longest lasting professional development programs in the history of the United States. With 175 school/university sites in 49 states, it has the reputation of being a career-altering professional development experience. This volume looks at the National Writing Project, analyzes what makes it so successful, and shows how other professional development efforts can learn from it.

Contents:

1. Developing a Network for Teacher Learning and Professional Development 1

The Role of Teachers in Professional Development 2

Educational Reform and Professional Development Networks 4

The National Writing Project: Its Evolution and Development 5

2. The "Model" and the "Work": Creating a Social Context for Learning 12

The "Model": The Summer Institute 13

Composing Writing, Composing Teaching 19

Social Practices Leading to Professional Community 21

The "Work": Setting Cultural Conditions for Professional Learning 31

3. Growing the Network 33

The Summer Institute as the Central Organizing Unit 35

Teacher Consultants: Developing the Leadership of the Network 37

The UCLA Writing Project: An Urban Site 38

The Oklahoma State University Writing Project: A Regional Site 43

Leadership: The Writing Project Way 47

Social Practices and Network Organizing: A Key Lesson in School Reform 50

4. Portraits in Teaching: Connecting Network Learning, Classroom Teaching, and Student Accomplishment 52

The Initiates: Laura and Lisa 53

Becoming Teacher Leaders: Marlene and Mary 62

The Veterans: Sidonie and Linda 70

The Common Ground 78

5. The National Writing Project: Its Challenges and Contributions 80

Network Way of Organizing: Challenges and Adaptations 81

Networks Embedded in School-University Partnerships 86

Networks, Partnerships, and Coalitions: Occupying a "Third Space" 88

Models and Practices, Not Prescriptions and Recipes 90

Volunteerism Versus Conscription 92

The Changing Social and Political Context 94

Managing Complexity, Diversity, and Change as a Network 95

Professional Development: Joining Inquiry and Community in a Network Context 100

Appendix Research Design: Teacher Development in a Network Context 103.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112) and index.

ISBN:

0807743011

080774302X

OCLC:

50403939