Synopses & Reviews
Learning Places affirms the work of good schools and suggests a path to progress for schools that have the courage and commitment to want to change for the better, and focuses on make learning success more prevalent in schools. It affirms the belief that schools have everything they need to transform themselves into places where learning is not only purposeful but also unavoidable for all types of students. Each chapter blends a collection of ideas and tools that force attention to what matters in school improvement and suggest a means of getting there
For school leaders, this exceptional resource provides a practical framework for helping people come together in positive ways to create self-reliant, sustainable school-wide learning programs. For teachers, it provides ideas and tools for creating classrooms that guarantee access to learning for all student performance groups. For students, parents and interested community members, Learning Places is a guide for joining the conversation about improving their school. .
Synopsis
This user-friendly guide provides interactive self-assessment protocols for promoting a sense of purpose, achieving program coherence, invigorating classroom teaching, and supporting the professional development of teachers.