This practical book will help school districts and teacher-education departments create and sustain effective partnerships to support teacher development. The authors-supported by a grant from the Carnegie Corporation-worked with school districts and universities on collaborating to improve pre- and inservice training for teachers. In this how-to guide, they share lessons learned and discuss the steps in the process, including who should form and lead a partnership, how to create a common purpose across institutions, how to evaluate progress, how to sustain it as personnel and resources...
This practical book will help school districts and teacher-education departments create and sustain effective partnerships to support teacher developm...
Almost half of new teachers leave the profession within their first year. New teachers need support, mentoring, encouragement, and, most importantly, hope in order to survive the challenges of their first years of teaching. Burned In features essays from todays most visionary educators, including Jim Burke, Peter Elbow, James Loewen, Gregory Michie, Sonia Nieto, Kirsten Olson, and Parker Palmer. Their personal stories will help fuel new and veteran educators passion for teaching so they stay burned in instead of burning out. Readers will hear inspiring stories of veteran public school...
Almost half of new teachers leave the profession within their first year. New teachers need support, mentoring, encouragement, and, most importantly, ...
