Reimagining Professional Development in Schools

This book challenges current practices in professional development by urging educators to rethink teacher and teaching assistant learning. It brings together ideas about teacher professionalism and building creative and trusting cultures, with four key themes: professional capital, learning communities, teachers as researchers, and subject-specific professional development. It explores the types of professional development approaches that support teachers to make meaningful changes, the conditions and school cultures needed for teachers to prosper, and the impact of unintended consequences on their experiences.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 230 pages
\n Publication date: 10 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This captivating and essential book aims to question the efficacy of current practices in professional development by encouraging educators to reexamine professional learning for teachers and teaching assistants. It is of utmost importance in bringing together ideas regarding teacher professionalism and the establishment of innovative and trusting cultures, where high expectations are not compromised.

Throughout the book, teachers share remarkable experiences of professional growth, often achieved through dynamic partnerships with colleagues, which enable them to envision imaginative possibilities; diverse and creative approaches to ignite hope and opportunity for children. Four central themes guide the reader through the collection of chapters: professional capital, learning communities, teachers as researchers, and subject-specific professional development. They delve into:

The various professional development approaches that empower teachers to bring about meaningful changes in their practices.

The conditions and school cultures that are essential for teachers to thrive and excel in professional development.

The unintended consequences of system accountability drivers and funding on teachers' experiences of professional development.

The ways in which curriculum and pedagogy can be seamlessly integrated with models of professional development, particularly in the creative arts.

This book is brimming with innovative ideas and practical suggestions, co-authored by researchers and practitioners, emphasizing the significance of using research evidence to enhance teachers' practice within the realities of their own classrooms and schools. It is a must-read for teachers, school leaders, teaching assistants, and student teachers.

\n Weight: 436g\n
Dimension: 243 x 173 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367264512\n \n