Creating a Teacher Collective: Professional Development Within the Group, the Community, and the Network

The book addresses the challenge of creating and sustaining a teacher community, providing a step-by-step guide with valuable suggestions for practitioners. It discusses teacher interaction for learning and professional development in light of three constructs: the group, the community, and the network.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 14 August 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The present book addresses the crucial challenge of establishing and maintaining a vibrant teacher community. For practitioners, the central question posed in this handbook is: How can we effectively build and facilitate teacher communities? The various chapters delve into the dynamics of teacher interaction for learning and professional development, exploring the concepts of groups, communities, and networks. A substantial body of literature exists, particularly on theoretical frameworks, success factors, and barriers to participation in teacher communities. However, this book fills a gap by providing a comprehensive and practical guide, offering valuable insights and actionable suggestions for those seeking to create (from scratch) and sustain a community of teachers united to address specific challenges and facilitated by educational technology.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475869378