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30 Reflective Staff Development Exercises for Educators by Kaagan, Stephen S.

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Paperback
Book Title
30 Reflective Staff Development Exercises for Educators
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ISBN
9781412963039

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
1412963036
ISBN-13
9781412963039
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65565351

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
120 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
30 Reflective Staff Development Exercises for Educators
Publication Year
2008
Subject
Professional Development, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education
Author
Stephen S. Kaagan
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
10.8 in
Item Width
8.4 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2008-004879
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
A timely and insightful resource for educators to enhance student learning and to engage themselves in reflective practice., A dynamic and easy-to-use workbook that employs the powerful tool of reflection to help enhance the effectiveness of staff development. By following the sequence of exercises, educators will be able to enrich the working and learning relationships with school colleagues that are necessary for successful professional development and school improvement.
Dewey Decimal
370.71/5
Table Of Content
AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorAuthors Preface to the Second EditionPart I. The Power of Reflective Exercises for Staff Development Guiding Principles Making the Exception to Current Practice the Rule Committing to Organizational Learning Concepts The Special Contributions of Senge et al. A Personal Approach to Teaching and Consulting Important CaveatsPart II. 30 Reflective ExercisesExercises Arranged by Topic and Purpose Mental Markers: Expanding the Boundaries 1. Animal Attributes 2. Ancestors 3. Pushpins 4. Suprise Me 5. E-xplore Assets 6. Instant History 7. Bringing the Outside In 8. Best, Worst 9. What to Keep, What Not 10. Leadership Metaphors Making Mutual Meaning: Reflecting Together 11. Dashing Dual Interview 12. E-xplore Perspectives 13. Snapshots 14. Rotating Pencils 15. Listening for Assumptions 16. Fruits of Silence 17. See 18. Patchwork Perspectives 19. Stakes 20. Vision Sketch Maintaining Momentum: Moving Forward 21. Begin, Begin, Begin 22. Modest Expectations 23. Informed Purpose 24. Beginning at the End 25. Context Map 26. The "View From Downtown" 27. E-xplore by Association 28. Unheard Voices 29. Blame Game 30. Standing OfferPart III. Using Appropriate Exercises Vignette 1: Slowing Down to Speed Up Vignette 2: Deepening the Discourse Vignette 3: Finding Common Ground Vignette 4: Diminishing Divisiveness Concluding CommentsBibliographyIndex
Synopsis
This edition offers a fresh introduction to the power of reflective exercises, new questions for individual and group reflection, and a section on asking thoughtful debriefing questions., "A timely and insightful resource to help educators enhance student learning and to engage themselves in reflective practice." --Gerald N. Tirozzi, Executive DirectorNational Association of Secondary School Principals "A dynamic and easy-to-use workbook that employs the powerful tool of reflection to help enhance the effectiveness of staff development. Through a sequence of exercises, educators can enrich the working and learning relationships with school colleagues that lead to successful professional development and school improvement." --Gail Connelly, Executive DirectorNational Association of Elementary School Principals Promote individual and collective learning with powerful reflective exercises for staff development! With the new edition of this best-selling book, leadership and organizational development specialist Stephen S. Kaagan provides a highly focused and practical resource that helps educators improve their professional practices for the benefit of students. 30 Reflective Staff Development Exercises for Educators, Second Edition demonstrates how educators can use the power of reflection to stimulate new ideas, consider creative perspectives, and promote improved teaching and learning. The author provides innovative ways of enriching regular events such as staff meetings, school improvement team sessions, site-based management meetings, and curriculum planning sessions. The second edition presents 30 engaging, reflective exercises and features: A fresh, reader-friendly introduction to the power of reflective exercises for professional growth New questions for individual and group reflection that focus on classroom instruction A new section on asking thoughtful debriefing questions to help participants engage in deeper learning and understanding A revised section showing facilitators how to use the exercises effectively with participants As a tool for professional improvement, this revised edition is ideal for teachers, counselors, administrators, and staff developers.
LC Classification Number
LB1731.K22 2009

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