the power of professional learning communities DuFour, Richard 1947- Eaker, Robert E. DuFour, Rebecca Burnette. text bibliography inu Bloomington, Ind National Educational Service c2005 2005 monographic eng

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xvi, 254 p. : ports. ; 24 cm. Overview of PLCs -- Recurring themes of professional learning communities and the assumptions they challenge / Richard DuFour, Robert Eaker, and Rebecca DuFour -- What is a professional learning community? / Richard DuFour -- Critical questions of PLCs -- Putting it all together: standards, assessment, and accountability in successful professional learning communities / Douglas Reeves -- Assessment FOR learning: building a culture of confident learners / Rick Stiggins -- Masters of motivation / Jonathon Saphier -- Turning book burners into lifelong learners / Roland S. Barth -- Creating PLCs -- No turning back: the ironclad case for professional learning communities / Mike Schmoker -- Leading for transformation in teaching, learning, and relationships / Dennis Sparks -- Placing PLCs in a broader context -- More effective schools: professional learning communities in action / Lawrence W. Lezotte -- Implementing PLCs in the Chicago Public Schools / Barbara Eason-Watkins -- Professional learning communities Writ Large / Michael Fullan -- A call to action -- Closing the knowing-doing gap / Richard DuFour, Robert Eaker, and Rebecca DuFour. editors, Richard DuFour, Robert Eaker, and Rebecca Dufour. Includes bibliographical references. n-us--- School improvement programs United States Group work in education United States Team learning approach in education United States Educational change United States LB2822.82 O58 2005 371.2 1932127429 9781932127423 VXX 050419 20230410124034.0 51197