Professional development and study groups : perceptions of school personnel
Date
2003
Authors
Thorsteinson, Corrine
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2003
Abstract
Every year, school personnel embark on the road of professional growth. This road has
traditionally taken the form of teacher professional growth plans (TPGPs). While the
TPGP has enabled school personnel to set and strive toward personally directed
professional development, the perception is that many of these goals have not been
realized into their intended levels of authentic school improvement or enhanced learning
in classrooms. This study evaluates the ability of study groups, as a professional
development activity to impact school improvement. Forty school personnel were
surveyed to determine the ability of study groups to facilitate goal setting, team learning,
and professional dialogue as vehicles for lasting school improvement. Recommendations
for linking these vehicles to action include providing time, a collegial environment, and
encouragement to taking risks.
Description
ix, 78 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Teachers -- In-service training , Group work in education