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"In today's schools, teachers are frequently called on to adapt new curricula and instructional practices in their classrooms. Making sense of the complexities of teaching occurs primarily during the work day, and instead of relying on before or after school one-size-fits-all professional development activities, schools must support teachers in learning on -the -job. The latest book from renowned author Sally J. Zepeda is written for teachers, teacher leaders, and school and district leaders who want to support job-embedded learning, a powerful form of professional development characterized by active learning and reflection grounded in the context of a teachers' work environment. Job-Embedded Professional Development provides a framework for helping teachers stop, take a deep breath, and learn along the way as they engage in their daily work with students, fellow teachers, administrators, parents, and others"--
List of contents
Chapter 1: Job-Embedded Professional Development: An Overview
Chapter 2: Adults Learning: What the Research Says
Chapter 3: Job-embedded Professional Development in Action
Chapter 4: The Power of Peer Observations
Chapter 5: Best Practices in Peer Coaching
Chapter 6: Learning from Collaborative and Reflective Professional Development
Chapter 7: Authentic Action Research
Chapter 8: Studying Student Work and Assessments—Teachers as Change Agents
Chapter 9: Innovative Digital Learning Opportunities Support Professional Development
Chapter 10: Taking the Fast Track at Your Own Speed
About the author
Sally J. Zepeda is a Professor in the Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy in the Program of Educational Administration and Policy, and she is a Fellow in the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research in Education and Human Development at the University of Georgia, where she teaches courses in instructional supervision, professional development, teacher evaluation, and school improvement.
Summary
Job-Embedded Professional Development provides a framework for helping teachers stop, take a deep breath, and learn along the way as they engage in their daily work with students, fellow teachers, administrators, parents, and others.
