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ISBN 10: 0-929895-68-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-929895-68-0
MH # 115
Recipe for a Successful Study Group:
- 6-12 highly motivated teachers
- 1 efficient and confident facilitator
- 10 inspiring, open-ended questions
- 2 buckets of smiles (laughter optional)
Directions: Mix all ingredients. Liberally sprinkle with positive attitude. Enjoy!
When you're working with a study group, you're not just having fun. You're furthering your professional development in the best possible way!
Research shows that your professional development is best handled by you, with other teachers at your school site, in a cooperative environment of trust and support. Having a forum for the exchange of ideas gives you the power to expand your expertise through observation, discussion and application, and allows you to better meet the needs of your students.
This resource shows you how to design a study group that fits your goals and schedules. Learn how to get your study group started—and keep it going—with tips on everything from how to recruit members, what materials to discuss, and how to generate stimulating dialogue. Included are recipes for tasty snacks to keep your colleagues satisfied, on track, and coming back for more!
With a variety of flexible group formats and activities to choose from, you're sure to develop a program of creativity and growth that fits your agenda, no matter how hectic your calendar.
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"Eight chapters filled with useful tips for starting and maintaining useful teacher study groups grace this enlightening book. According to the authors, teacher study groups provide an environment not only for enjoyable, but for extensive professional development. Being able to share ideas, thoughts and recommendations as well as having the ability to bond with your adult peers are some of the benefits of a teacher study group. If your school or organization is thinking about, or could benefit from a study group, this book was written for you. With useful ideas on setting up, conducting and maintaining this guidebook is sure to help your study group become a success. This is a good all around title for those interested in study groups."
- Jammie Márie Schulte, Lane Education Service District
This product was added to our catalog on 9/21/04.