Revisiting professional learning communities at work : new insights for improving schools / Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, and Robert Eaker.

Author/creator DuFour, Richard
Other author DuFour, Rebecca
Other author Eaker, Robert
Format Book
Publication InfoBloomington : Solution Tree, ©2008.
Descriptionxxii, 520 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents The 3Rs of professional learning communities -- Revisiting professional learning communities at work -- New insights into professional learning communities at work -- The rise and fall of school reform -- Making the case for professional learning communities -- The challenge of cultural change -- Clear mission and shared vision -- Shared values (collective commitments) and common goals -- Teaching in a professional learning community -- Assessment in a professional learning community -- A tale of excellence in assessment -- Intervention and enrichment in a professional learning community -- The classroom as a learning community -- The role of the principal in a professional learning community -- The role of the central office in a professional learning community -- The role of parents and the community in a professional learning community -- Sustaining the professional learning community journey.
Bibliography noteIncludes index and references (p. 473-508) and index.
LCCN 2008298346
ISBN1934009326
ISBN9781934009321

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks LB2822.82 .D812 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold