Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
In a time of rapid policy and curriculum change, educators must be knowledge workers who continue to develop professionally. This book offers a critical exploration of how Professional Learning Networks (PLNs) equip educators to work collaboratively to develop their professional practice and be the agents of innovations in their field. Providing access to six real-life examples of equity-oriented Professional Learning Networks, this book illustrates the key attributes that build educators' ownership, practice, and expertise. Crucially, the authors shine a light on the ability of PLNs to address questions of equity, both for educators working in remote and rural communities who have limited access to professional development and other resources, and diverse learners and equity-seeking communities. This book is of interest to readers from scholarly, practitioner and policy backgrounds who want to gain an innovative look at real-life cases which will inform the potential of current and future equity-oriented PLNs to centre the importance of teachers, students, engagement, collaboration, and context in educational transformation efforts.
Synopsis
This book illustrates key attributes of professional learning networks that build educators' ownership, practice, and expertise and highlights the potential of PLNs to address questions of equity, both for educators working in rural communities who have limited access to professional development and diverse learners and equity-seeking communities.