Professional learning in action : an inquiry approach for teachers of literacy / Victoria J. Risko / MaryEllen Vogt ; foreword by Doug Fisher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Risko, Victoria, author.

Vogt, MaryEllen, author.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Series:

Common core state standards for literacy series

The Common Core State Standards in literacy series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Reading teachers--Professional relationships.

Reading teachers.

Reading teachers--In-service training.

Professional learning communities.

Inquiry-based learning.

Physical Description:

xvi, 156 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : Teachers College Press, [2016]

Contents:

1 Realizing the Power of Professional Learning 1

How Are Policy Changes Affecting Professional Learning Early in the 21st Century? 2

Challenges Associated with Implementing the Common Core English Language Arts Standards 3

Connections to Instruction: Introduction to the Blue Falls Vignette 8

One School District's Preparation for Professional Learning 9

High-Quality Professional Learning as a Process 10

Professional Learning as an Inquiry Process 14

Major Shifts in Approach to Professional Learning 16

Principles of an Inquiry Model of Professional Learning 16

Connections to the Common Core State Standards and Other Standards-Based Policies 19

Questions for Reflection 19

2 Supporting Teachers as Adult Learners 21

Connections to Instruction: Continuing the Vignette 22

Do Children and Adults Learn Differently? 23

What Is Embedded or Situated Learning? 25

Why Is Collaboration Essential for Adult Learners? 28

What Is Self-Efficacy? 30

What is Differentiated Professional Learning? 34

Connections to Principles of Effective Professional Learning 38

Connections to the Common Core State Standards and Other Standards-Based Policies 38

Questions for Reflection 38

3 Using Assessment to Situate Professional Learning 41

Connections to Instruction: Continuing the Vignette 42

How Do We Engage Teachers in Inquiry and Examination of Authentic Problems? 44

How Do We Collect Students' Informal and Formal Literacy Assessment Data? 49

How Do We Engage Teachers in Identifying Conditions and Contextual Factors Contributing to Problems? 53

Revisiting the Blue Falls High School Vignette 59

Connections to the Principles of Effective Professional Learning 60

Connections to the Common Core State Standards and Other Standards-Based Policies 61

Questions for Reflection 61

4 Creating the Professional Learning Plan and Putting It into Action 63

Getting Started with Professional Learning 63

Connections to Instruction: Continuing the Vignette 64

How Can We Be Strategic When Setting Goals? 65

Connections to Goal Setting: Continuing the Vignette 71

How Do We Prepare for Professional Learning? 73

What Are Plans for Professional Learning and Monitoring Progress? 76

What Are Multiple Pathways for Engaging Learning and Doing? 77

Book Study 77

Lesson Demonstrations 81

Connections to the Principles of Professional Learning 84

Connections to the Common Core State Standards and Other Standards-Based Policies 85

Questions for Reflection 87

5 Sustaining the Professional Learning Plan 88

Connections to Instruction: Continuing the Vignette 88

Additional Pathways for Engaging Learning and Doing 90

Teacher Research 91

Family Literacy Study Group 94

Lesson Study 98

Mentored Relationships 101

Critical Friends as Peer Coaches 101

Literacy Coaching 104

Connections to the Principles of Effective Professional Learning 110

Connections to the Common Core State Standards and Other Standards-Based Policies 114

Questions for Reflection 114

6 Evaluating and Understanding Change 116

Connections to Instruction: Continuing the Vignette 117

Are Teachers Responding to Identified Problems and Needs? 120

Are Teachers Making Changes in Teaching Practices? 122

Are Teachers Supporting Students' Literacy Achievement? 123

Are Changes in Instruction Impacting Student Literacy Achievement? 128

Are Teachers Aligning Students' Performance with Standards? 134

Sustaining the Professional Learning Efforts 134

Final Thoughts 135

Questions for Reflection 135.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Risko, Victoria, author. Professional learning in action

ISBN:

9780807757024

0807757020

OCLC:

951506556

Publisher Number:

99968950432