Designing Professional Development for Teachers of Science and Mathematics, 2nd edition

Author: Loucks-Horsley, S., Love, N., Stiles, K.E., Mundry, S., Hewson, P.W.
Publisher: Corwin Press
Publication Date: 2003
Available for purchase online at: http://www.wested.org/cs/we/view/rs/709

Abstract (written by WestEd)

Drawing on the research, literature, and wisdom of experienced professional developers, this book presents best practices to help professional developers, administrators, and teacher leaders design learning experiences for mathematics and science teachers that are directly linked to improving student learning. This second edition incorporates new ideas, tools, and resources. It offers composite vignettes of what the authors have learned and case illustrations of real programs or program features. A bridge between theory and practice, this book is a comprehensive tool for professional developers.

Content includes key elements for planning and leading professional development:

• a framework for planning professional development,
  
• a summary of key knowledge,
  
• guidance on how to assess one’s context to prepare to design professional development,
  
• a lens on critical issues,
  
• a variety of strategies for professional learning,
  
• examples of how elements of the design framework were used to create real-life professional development initiatives for teachers of mathematics and science, and
  
• references and resources.

This book is part of the Teachers as Learners multimedia kit, which includes four video tapes, a facilitator's guide, and a CD-ROM. For more information on this kit, please see Teachers as Learners: A Multimedia Kit for Professional Development in Science and Mathematics.

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Art Sussman, Director of the Eisenhower Regional Consortium at WestEd, says, "This book, focused on science and mathematics, guides professional developers, administrators, and teacher leaders in designing learning experiences for teachers that are directly linked to improving student learning."