Professional development book study
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The document discusses the characteristics and benefits of effective professional development through book studies among educators. It outlines the importance of collaboration, deepening content knowledge, and applying new strategies over time. The text also highlights the steps to initiate a book study, as well as advantages and disadvantages associated with this approach.
Professional development book study
- 1. Professional Development: Book Study By Michele Maiorana
- 2. “We shouldn’t try to do something better until we first determine if we should do it at all.” --Dwight D. Eisenhower
- 3. Characteristics of effective professional development Allows for collaboration among peers Deepens teacher understanding of content knowledge Focused on implementation of curriculum and instructional practices Occurs over an extended period of time (Miles & Frank, 2008)
- 4. What is book study? A group of professional educators meeting regularly to engage in critical reading, discussion, and continued learning with the purpose of enhancing teaching and increasing student achievement. (pdi.smumn.edu, 2008)
- 5. How does book study align with effective professional development? Requires collaboration with peers Through discussion of content a deeper understanding is acquired Opportunities to apply new knowledge in the classroom with focus on student learning Multiple sessions over a period of time (Miles & Frank, 2008)
- 6. Advantages and disadvantages of book study Advantages Flexible scheduling Voluntary for participants Many opportunities for collaboration Continuous feedback from peers Permanent resource Disadvantages Follow up does not always occur Accountability Getting the message out to others
- 7. Steps to initiate a book study Determine focus of your group (area of need, new curriculum, way of work, etc.) Choose book Develop a timeline for reading the book and meeting Decide who will facilitate sessions (teacher w/training, member of group assigned for each session, etc.) (Miller,2009)
- 8. During the book study Talk, talk, talk (share ideas, ask questions) Identify ideas that can be applied to the classroom Identify potential obstacles for implementation of new ideas/strategies Facilitator keeps discussion focused (Zepeda, 2008)
- 9. After the book study Reflect on what worked and what didn’t Plan follow up to analyze results of implementation of strategies/practices Share examples of student work/observation notes/data (Miller, 2009 & Zapeda, 2008)
- 10. CELEBRATE!!
- 11. References Miles, K.H., and Frank, S. (2008). The strategic school making the most of people, time, and money. Thousand Oaks: Corwin Press. Miller, D., (2009, March). Bring on the books. Education Week Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook. Retrieved from http://www.edweek.org/tsb/articles/2009/03/16 /02miller.h02.html Zapeda, S.J., (2008). Professional development: what works. New York: Eye on Education, Inc. Dana, N. F., (2009). Leading with passion and knowledge. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin.