Reclaiming our teaching profession : the power of educators learning in community / Shirley M. Hord, Edward F. Tobia ; foreword by Karen Seashore Louis.

Author/creator Hord, Shirley M.
Other author Tobia, Edward F. (Edward Francis)
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Teachers College Press, ©2012.
Descriptionxviii, 126 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Teachers--Professional relationships. --United States.
Professional learning communities--United States.
Teachers--In-service training. --United States.

Contents What is a profession? What does it mean to be a professional? -- Evolution and development of the professional learning community -- Influences on the profession -- Beyond the catchphrase -- What educators do in a professional learning community -- Turning the finger around -- Structures, schedules and other necessary stuff: creating or reframing professional learning communities -- Relationships: the soul of professional learning communities -- And, yes, becoming a true professional.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011031858
ISBN9780807752890 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0807752894 (pbk. : alk. paper)