Innovations in Literacy Professional Learning: Strengthening Equity, Access, and Sustainability

Professional learning (PL) opportunities are essential for PreK-12 literacy educators, but too often these efforts fail to help teachers develop and deeply engage with their work. This forward-looking book provides keys to providing effective, sustainable literacy PL that values teachers over test scores and capitalizes on social networks and communities. The companion website features 11 brief videos in which chapter authors provide engaging commentary on their respective topics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 276 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2023
Publisher: Guilford Publications

Professional learning (PL) opportunities are crucial for PreK-12 literacy educators, yet they often fall short of effectively helping teachers develop a deep engagement with their work. This forward-thinking book offers valuable insights into creating effective, sustainable literacy PL that prioritizes teachers' professional growth over mere test scores and harnesses the power of social networks and communities. The volume showcases case studies of transformative initiatives tailored to diverse populations of teachers and students, encompassing various school resources, urban or rural settings, and other factors. Throughout the discussions, issues of access and equity are emphasized, highlighting innovative in-person, hybrid, and remote PL models. Additionally, the companion website features 11 brief videos, where chapter authors offer engaging commentary on their respective topics, enhancing the reader's understanding and application of the material.

Professional learning (PL) opportunities are essential for PreK-12 literacy educators, yet they often fall short of effectively helping teachers develop a deep engagement with their work. This forward-thinking book offers valuable insights into creating effective, sustainable literacy PL that prioritizes teachers' professional growth over mere test scores and harnesses the power of social networks and communities. The volume showcases case studies of transformative initiatives tailored to diverse populations of teachers and students, encompassing various school resources, urban or rural settings, and other factors. Throughout the discussions, issues of access and equity are emphasized, highlighting innovative in-person, hybrid, and remote PL models. Additionally, the companion website features 11 brief videos, where chapter authors offer engaging commentary on their respective topics, enhancing the reader's understanding and application of the material.

Professional learning (PL) opportunities are crucial for PreK-12 literacy educators, yet they often fall short of effectively helping teachers develop a deep engagement with their work. This forward-thinking book offers valuable insights into creating effective, sustainable literacy PL that prioritizes teachers' professional growth over mere test scores and harnesses the power of social networks and communities. The volume showcases case studies of transformative initiatives tailored to diverse populations of teachers and students, encompassing various school resources, urban or rural settings, and other factors. Throughout the discussions, issues of access and equity are emphasized, highlighting innovative in-person, hybrid, and remote PL models. Additionally, the companion website features 11 brief videos, where chapter authors offer engaging commentary on their respective topics, enhancing the reader's understanding and application of the material.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 151 x 229 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462551293