Synopses & Reviews
The ground-breaking work on successful school reform returns with important new insights
One of the most successful and exciting approaches to reform and change in education today is the holistic, practical use of whole-faculty study groups, Now the educational experts who produced the original groundbreaking work on this innovative strategy return with a brand new second edition, filled with new illustrative examples, snapshots of real-world situations, and step-by-step instructions for use at all levels in all schools.
In the three years since the first edition was written, over 100 schools have implemented the whole-faculty study groups process, employing at least 150 individual study groups. Murphy and Lick have gathered new insights into the model from these new and continuing groups and have created a wealth of new material, including insights on: The key sponsorship role of the principal The requirement that study groups must grapple with more substantive content How administrators can provide additional technical assistance to study groups The developmental stages of study groups and how to deal with them Why institutionalizing is critical for the sustainability of the study process Why the process is so successful when properly applied
. . . plus an impressive array of resources, including forms, action plans, logs, activities, and notes on the role of the instructional council, as well as an updated list of references and recommended reading.
Whole-faculty study groups are a proven way to successfully reform, improve, and transition schools to meet tomorrow's needs. This vital new edition is essential for administrators, teachers, and staff in K-12 schools, aswell as district-level administrators, teachers of education at two- and four-year institutions, and anyone interested in facilitating staff development and change in schools while increasing student learning.
Synopsis
This second edition of Murphy and Lick's powerful and practical work offers new illustrative examples, snapshots of real-world situations, and step-by-step instructions for use at all levels, in all schools, with information and insight gathered from more than 1,500 groups. An essential text for educators at every level!
Synopsis
One of the most successful and exciting approaches to reform and change in education today is that of whole-faculty study groups. This holistic, practical approach facilitates schoolwide change and enhanced student learning.
This second edition of Whole-Faculty Study Groups presents many new illustrative examples, snapshots of real-world situations, and step-by-step instructions for the development and implementation of whole-faculty study groups in schools.
This book is written primarily for teachers and administrators in primary schools, but would also make an excellent resource for central office personnel, faculty in schools of teacher and administrator preparation, and corporate and governmental organizations involved with schools and school reform, education, and training.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-321) and index.