Teacher Collaboration for Professional Learning: Facilitating Study, Research, and Inquiry Communities

List of Figures, Tables, and Exhibits. Foreword by Janice F. Almasi. Preface. Acknowledgments. The Authors. The Contributors. PART 1 Why Support Collaborative Research? Chapter 1 Improving Teacher Professional Learning. Chapter 2 Initiating Educational Improvements. PART 2 Building a Professional Learning Community. Chapter 3 Understanding the Inquiry Process. Chapter 4 Getting Started. Chapter 5 Staying Productive. PART 3 Collaborating Effectively. Chapter 6 Ethical Considerations: Improving Group Dynamics. Chapter 7 Leadership Strategies for Collaborative Support Groups. PART 4 Model Learning Communities in Action. Chapter 8 School-Based and Partnership Communities. Chapter 9 Networking and Online Collaborations. Chapter 10 A Districtwide Model: The Fairfax County Public Schools Teacher Researcher Network, Contributed by Gail V. Ritchie. Epilogue: Supporting and Sustaining Professional Collaboration. APPENDIXES. Appendix A Tools and Templates. Stage 1: Getting to Know Invited Members. Brainstorming Chart: Whom to Invite to the Group. Stage 2: Sharing Perspectives and Talents. Tentative Agenda for Meetings. Meeting Minutes. Roles Signup Sheet. Stage 3: Supporting Each Other s Efforts and Learning. Stage 4: Exploring the Possibilities. Ongoing Group Evaluation. Final Reflections. Stage 5: Ongoing Conversations. Appendix B Reflection Questions. Appendix C Study Group Exercises. Appendix D Valuable Resources. Appendix E Teacher Research Survey. References. Index.