Professional Learning Opportunities in U.S. Independent Schools
Closing The Gap Between Current Practices And Research-Based Best Practices For Teacher Professional Development
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The study investigates the availability and effectiveness of professional development opportunities for teachers in U.S. independent schools, highlighting a significant gap between current practices and research-based best practices. Conducted through a national survey, it reveals that independent schools often do not align their professional learning with established effective teaching standards. The findings prompt a discussion on possible reasons for this discrepancy and offer recommendations for school leaders to enhance their professional development programs.
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Professional Learning Opportunities in U.S. Independent Schools, John Murray
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Professional Learning Opportunities in U.S. Independent Schools
- Subtitle
- Closing The Gap Between Current Practices And Research-Based Best Practices For Teacher Professional Development
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Murray
- Publisher
- LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN13
- 9783844396256
- Category
- Social sciences, Pedagogy
- Description
- The study investigates the availability and effectiveness of professional development opportunities for teachers in U.S. independent schools, highlighting a significant gap between current practices and research-based best practices. Conducted through a national survey, it reveals that independent schools often do not align their professional learning with established effective teaching standards. The findings prompt a discussion on possible reasons for this discrepancy and offer recommendations for school leaders to enhance their professional development programs.