Reflective analysis of student work : improving teaching through collaboration / / Norene J. Bella ; cover designer, Tracy E. Miller

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910819071003321
• Autore: Bella Norene J.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Thousand Oaks, California : , : Corwin Press, , 2004; ©2004
• ISBN: 1-4833-6076-8; 1-4833-6295-7
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (145 p.)
• Disciplina: 371.39/5
• Soggetti: Group work in education; Reflective teaching; Effective teaching
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Contents; Preface; Why This Book and Why Now?; A Different Approach to Professional Development; Organization and Contents; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Chapter 1 - What are the Benefits of Analyzing Student Work?; The Learner-Centered Classroom; The Collaborative Professional Development Process; The Benefits of Collaboration; Chapter 2 - The Elements of Collaborative Analysis of Student Work; Recognized Standards; Using Research to Improve Practice; Design Qualities; Intellectual Engagement Indicators; Chapter 3 - Understanding Reflective Practice; What is Reflective Thinking?; Making Time for Daily Reflective PracticeThe Reflective Thinking Cycle; Chapter 4 - Forming Collaborative Learning Teams; Choosing Team Members; Setting a Schedule; Establishing Common Definitions; Completing the Personal Teaching Inventory; Selecting Student Work; Chapter 5 - Guiding Collaborative Discussion of Student Work; Step 1: Presentation of Student Work; Step 2: Colleagues' Observations of Student Work; Step 3: Presenting Teacher's Response; Step 4: Raising the Question; Step 5: Colleagues' Responses to the Question; Step 6: Reflection; Guide for Subsequent Discussions of Student WorkChapter 6 - Creating ; Professional Development Plans; Reflection; Writing the Professional Development Plan; Further Study to Guide Professional Development; Subsequent Collaborative Discussions of Student Work; Chapter 7 - Designing Quality Lessons; The Understanding by Design Model; Lesson Design Resources; Chapter 8 - Exploring Instructional Strategies; The Changing Role of the Teacher; Classroom Communities; Chapter 9 - Analyzing Lessons as They Unfold; Staying True to Lesson Design; Using Quick Reference Charts; Observation by Trusted ColleaguesClassroom Discussion; Reflection; Pulling it all Together; Resource: School Calendar of Collaborative Professional Development Activities; Bibliography; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: See how teamwork and modeling can empower you to better yourself while strengthening instruction for students to become lifelong learners.