Individualizing Professional Development
A Framework for Meeting School and District Goals
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"Developed around an unassailable conceptual framework of adult learning theory, self-directed learning, action research, critical reflection, and group learning, Husby pointedly addresses the interests and standards of society; her individualized professional development program provides for professional accountability because individuals' goals must impact student achievement, and it adheres to professional standards as explicated by the National Staff Development Council."
From the Foreword by Jo Blase, Professor of Educational Leadership
University of Georgia
"This book makes a distinct contribution to the field by stressing ownership of growth by the adult learner and the role of the facilitator in creating a fertile environment for growth. It fills an unmet need on the market."
Mike Ford, Superintendent of Schools
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, NY
"I was completely engrossed with this book. Husby hit on all the important steps in establishing a staff development program and explains not only the 'how' but also the 'why.'"
Catherine Kilfoyle Duffy, English Language Arts Chairperson
Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY
Provide learner-focused professional development that builds organizational capacity!
When teachers direct their own professional growth activities, learning is more meaningful and effective. But how can a program capitalize on this fact while remaining focused on larger school and district performance goals?
Individualizing Professional Development explains how to satisfy both individual needs and preferences of teachers and organizational demands for accountability and improved student achievement. Author Vicki R. Husby integrates best practices of adult learning, action research, and self-directed learning into a job-embedded professional development process that successfully joins these sometimes competing goals.
Designed as a how-to manual, this accessible resource includes:
From the Foreword by Jo Blase, Professor of Educational Leadership
University of Georgia
"This book makes a distinct contribution to the field by stressing ownership of growth by the adult learner and the role of the facilitator in creating a fertile environment for growth. It fills an unmet need on the market."
Mike Ford, Superintendent of Schools
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, NY
"I was completely engrossed with this book. Husby hit on all the important steps in establishing a staff development program and explains not only the 'how' but also the 'why.'"
Catherine Kilfoyle Duffy, English Language Arts Chairperson
Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY
Provide learner-focused professional development that builds organizational capacity!
When teachers direct their own professional growth activities, learning is more meaningful and effective. But how can a program capitalize on this fact while remaining focused on larger school and district performance goals?
Individualizing Professional Development explains how to satisfy both individual needs and preferences of teachers and organizational demands for accountability and improved student achievement. Author Vicki R. Husby integrates best practices of adult learning, action research, and self-directed learning into a job-embedded professional development process that successfully joins these sometimes competing goals.
Designed as a how-to manual, this accessible resource includes:
- Step-by-step directions for designing and implementing a program
- Mini-lesson directions and materials
- A reproducible learning plan template
- Examples of participants' individualized learning plans
- Typical teacher commentary in response to the program
Considering today's high-stakes educational environment, the need for this flexible, sustainable, and inexpensive professional development program has never been greater. Discover the tools and strategies to facilitate individualized teacher learning and improve academic performance.
Contents
Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Preface
About the Author
About the Author
1. Introduction: Meeting Every Teacher's Needs
1. Introduction: Meeting Every Teacher's Needs
2. Structuring the Professional Development Program
2. Structuring the Professional Development Program
3. The Learning Plan
3. The Learning Plan
4. Working From the Learning Plan: Identifying Focus
4. Working From the Learning Plan: Identifying Focus
5. Working From the Learning Plan: Defining the Problem
5. Working From the Learning Plan: Defining the Problem
6. Working From the Learning Plan: Planning for Self-Directed Study
6. Working From the Learning Plan: Planning for Self-Directed Study
7. Working From the Learning Plan: Self-Directed Study
7. Working From the Learning Plan: Self-Directed Study
8. Incorporating Learning Plans Into Existing Professional Development Programs
8. Incorporating Learning Plans Into Existing Professional Development Programs
9. Adjusting the Model to Meet School and District Needs
9. Adjusting the Model to Meet School and District Needs
10. Preparing for Participant Responses to Self-Directed Learning
10. Preparing for Participant Responses to Self-Directed Learning
11. Guiding Self-Directed Learning: Do's and Don'ts
11. Guiding Self-Directed Learning: Do's and Don'ts
Conclusion
Conclusion
Resource A: Session Agendas
Resource A: Session Agendas
Resource B: Learning Plan
Resource B: Learning Plan
Resource C: Reproducible Templates
Resource C: Reproducible Templates
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
"Developed around an unassailable conceptual framework of adult learning theory, self-directed learning, action research, critical reflection, and group learning, Husby pointedly addresses the interests and standards of society; her individualized professional development program provides for professional accountability because individuals' goals must impact student achievement, and it adheres to professional standards as explicated by the National Staff Development Council."
From the Foreword by Jo Blase, Professor of Educational Leadership
University of Georgia
"This book makes a distinct contribution to the field by stressing ownership of growth by the adult learner and the role of the facilitator in creating a fertile environment for growth. It fills an unmet need on the market."
Mike Ford, Superintendent of Schools
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, NY
"I was completely engrossed with this book. Husby hit on all the important steps in establishing a staff development program and explains not only the 'how' but also the 'why.'"
Catherine Kilfoyle Duffy, English Language Arts Chairperson
Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY
Provide learner-focused professional development that builds organizational capacity!
When teachers direct their own professional growth activities, learning is more meaningful and effective. But how can a program capitalize on this fact while remaining focused on larger school and district performance goals?
Individualizing Professional Development explains how to satisfy both individual needs and preferences of teachers and organizational demands for accountability and improved student achievement. Author Vicki R. Husby integrates best practices of adult learning, action research, and self-directed learning into a job-embedded professional development process that successfully joins these sometimes competing goals.
Designed as a how-to manual, this accessible resource includes:
From the Foreword by Jo Blase, Professor of Educational Leadership
University of Georgia
"This book makes a distinct contribution to the field by stressing ownership of growth by the adult learner and the role of the facilitator in creating a fertile environment for growth. It fills an unmet need on the market."
Mike Ford, Superintendent of Schools
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, NY
"I was completely engrossed with this book. Husby hit on all the important steps in establishing a staff development program and explains not only the 'how' but also the 'why.'"
Catherine Kilfoyle Duffy, English Language Arts Chairperson
Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY
Provide learner-focused professional development that builds organizational capacity!
When teachers direct their own professional growth activities, learning is more meaningful and effective. But how can a program capitalize on this fact while remaining focused on larger school and district performance goals?
Individualizing Professional Development explains how to satisfy both individual needs and preferences of teachers and organizational demands for accountability and improved student achievement. Author Vicki R. Husby integrates best practices of adult learning, action research, and self-directed learning into a job-embedded professional development process that successfully joins these sometimes competing goals.
Designed as a how-to manual, this accessible resource includes:
- Step-by-step directions for designing and implementing a program
- Mini-lesson directions and materials
- A reproducible learning plan template
- Examples of participants' individualized learning plans
- Typical teacher commentary in response to the program
Considering today's high-stakes educational environment, the need for this flexible, sustainable, and inexpensive professional development program has never been greater. Discover the tools and strategies to facilitate individualized teacher learning and improve academic performance.
Contents
Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Preface
About the Author
About the Author
1. Introduction: Meeting Every Teacher's Needs
1. Introduction: Meeting Every Teacher's Needs
2. Structuring the Professional Development Program
2. Structuring the Professional Development Program
3. The Learning Plan
3. The Learning Plan
4. Working From the Learning Plan: Identifying Focus
4. Working From the Learning Plan: Identifying Focus
5. Working From the Learning Plan: Defining the Problem
5. Working From the Learning Plan: Defining the Problem
6. Working From the Learning Plan: Planning for Self-Directed Study
6. Working From the Learning Plan: Planning for Self-Directed Study
7. Working From the Learning Plan: Self-Directed Study
7. Working From the Learning Plan: Self-Directed Study
8. Incorporating Learning Plans Into Existing Professional Development Programs
8. Incorporating Learning Plans Into Existing Professional Development Programs
9. Adjusting the Model to Meet School and District Needs
9. Adjusting the Model to Meet School and District Needs
10. Preparing for Participant Responses to Self-Directed Learning
10. Preparing for Participant Responses to Self-Directed Learning
11. Guiding Self-Directed Learning: Do's and Don'ts
11. Guiding Self-Directed Learning: Do's and Don'ts
Conclusion
Conclusion
Resource A: Session Agendas
Resource A: Session Agendas
Resource B: Learning Plan
Resource B: Learning Plan
Resource C: Reproducible Templates
Resource C: Reproducible Templates
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Reviews
Individualizing Professional Development
A Framework for Meeting School and District Goals
March 2005 | 176 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9781412909426 | $39.95 |
"Developed around an unassailable conceptual framework of adult learning theory, self-directed learning, action research, critical reflection, and group learning, Husby pointedly addresses the interests and standards of society; her individualized professional development program provides for professional accountability because individuals' goals must impact student achievement, and it adheres to professional standards as explicated by the National Staff Development Council."
From the Foreword by Jo Blase, Professor of Educational Leadership
University of Georgia
"This book makes a distinct contribution to the field by stressing ownership of growth by the adult learner and the role of the facilitator in creating a fertile environment for growth. It fills an unmet need on the market."
Mike Ford, Superintendent of Schools
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, NY
"I was completely engrossed with this book. Husby hit on all the important steps in establishing a staff development program and explains not only the 'how' but also the 'why.'"
Catherine Kilfoyle Duffy, English Language Arts Chairperson
Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY
Provide learner-focused professional development that builds organizational capacity!
When teachers direct their own professional growth activities, learning is more meaningful and effective. But how can a program capitalize on this fact while remaining focused on larger school and district performance goals?
Individualizing Professional Development explains how to satisfy both individual needs and preferences of teachers and organizational demands for accountability and improved student achievement. Author Vicki R. Husby integrates best practices of adult learning, action research, and self-directed learning into a job-embedded professional development process that successfully joins these sometimes competing goals.
Designed as a how-to manual, this accessible resource includes:
From the Foreword by Jo Blase, Professor of Educational Leadership
University of Georgia
"This book makes a distinct contribution to the field by stressing ownership of growth by the adult learner and the role of the facilitator in creating a fertile environment for growth. It fills an unmet need on the market."
Mike Ford, Superintendent of Schools
Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, NY
"I was completely engrossed with this book. Husby hit on all the important steps in establishing a staff development program and explains not only the 'how' but also the 'why.'"
Catherine Kilfoyle Duffy, English Language Arts Chairperson
Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY
Provide learner-focused professional development that builds organizational capacity!
When teachers direct their own professional growth activities, learning is more meaningful and effective. But how can a program capitalize on this fact while remaining focused on larger school and district performance goals?
Individualizing Professional Development explains how to satisfy both individual needs and preferences of teachers and organizational demands for accountability and improved student achievement. Author Vicki R. Husby integrates best practices of adult learning, action research, and self-directed learning into a job-embedded professional development process that successfully joins these sometimes competing goals.
Designed as a how-to manual, this accessible resource includes:
- Step-by-step directions for designing and implementing a program
- Mini-lesson directions and materials
- A reproducible learning plan template
- Examples of participants' individualized learning plans
- Typical teacher commentary in response to the program
Considering today's high-stakes educational environment, the need for this flexible, sustainable, and inexpensive professional development program has never been greater. Discover the tools and strategies to facilitate individualized teacher learning and improve academic performance.
Table Of Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- About the Author
- 1. Introduction: Meeting Every Teacher's Needs
- 2. Structuring the Professional Development Program
- 3. The Learning Plan
- 4. Working From the Learning Plan: Identifying Focus
- 5. Working From the Learning Plan: Defining the Problem
- 6. Working From the Learning Plan: Planning for Self-Directed Study
- 7. Working From the Learning Plan: Self-Directed Study
- 8. Incorporating Learning Plans Into Existing Professional Development Programs
- 9. Adjusting the Model to Meet School and District Needs
- 10. Preparing for Participant Responses to Self-Directed Learning
- 11. Guiding Self-Directed Learning: Do's and Don'ts
- Conclusion
- Resource A: Session Agendas
- Resource B: Learning Plan
- Resource C: Reproducible Templates
- References
- Index
Recent Product Reviews:
"Both practical and research-based, her text provides specific lesson outlines for staff developers to introduce and facilitate action research as a critical form of professional development for adult learners. Husby offers us a way to see our practice with new eyes through inquiry and perhaps grow our teaching through data analysis. She makes a convincing argument that self-directed learning is what our teachers want and need. The kind of professional development Husby describes results in real reform: helping teachers grow as individuals within a community effort, not as cogs in a wheel of prepackaged programs."
The Journal of Staff Development, Vol. 26, NO. 4, Fall 2005, National Staff Development Council
"This book makes a distinct contribution to the field by stressing ownership of growth by the adult learner and the role of the facilitator in creating a fertile environment for growth. It fills an unmet need on the market."
Mike Ford, Superintendent of Schools, Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District, NY
"I was completely engrossed with this book. Husby hit on all the important steps in establishing a staff development program and explains not only the 'how' but also the 'why.'"
Catherine Kilfoyle Duffy, English Language Arts Chairperson, Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY
“Developed around an unassailable conceptual framework of adult learning theory, self-directed learning, action research, critical reflection, and group learning, Husby pointedly addresses the interests and standards of society; her individualized professional development program provides for professional accountability because individuals’ goals must impact student achievement, and it adheres to professional standards as explicated by the National Staff Development Council.”
From the Foreword by Jo Blase, Professor of Educational Leadership, University of Georgia