March 2002 | Volume 59 | Number 6

Redesigning Professional Development

Feature Articles

Perspectives / Job One

Marge Scherer

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Creating a Knowledge Base for Teaching: A Conversation with James Stigler

Scott Willis

The author of The Teaching Gap advocates professional development that is site-based, long-term, and directly related to teacher practice.

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Keeping New Teachers in Mind

Susan Moore Johnson and Susan M. Kardos

New teachers tell Harvard researchers that a school's culture influences their decisions to stay or leave the profession.

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Action Research for School Improvement

Emily F. Calhoun

Action research not only promotes individual growth but also builds a learning community.

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Critical Friends

Deborah Bambino

A coach for a Critical Friends Group tells how examining student work can enhance teaching.

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How the Tuning Protocol Works

Lois Brown Easton

Here are steps for fostering dialogue about professional practice.

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Teacher Talk

Regie Routman

Conversation is at the heart of professional development.

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Learning from Japanese Lesson Study

Tad Watanabe

Teachers learn to anticipate student responses, observe lessons carefully, and share critiques with colleagues.

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The National Writing Project

Ann Lieberman and Diane R. Wood

Distinctive social practices convey norms and create a sense of belonging.

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Does It Make a Difference? Evaluating Professional Development

Thomas R. Guskey

A guide to effective evaluation of professional development.

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Induction: The Best Form of Professional Development

Harry K. Wong

Comprehensive new teacher programs are crucial to train, support, and retain quality teachers.

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Essential Skills for New Teachers

H. Jerome Freiberg

On-the-job training for novice teachers must include planning, management, and assessment techniques.

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PDS Partnerships Come of Age

Robin Haskell McBee and Janet Moss

How professional development schools encourage collaboration and innovation.

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Why Invest in Professional Development Schools?

Marsha Levine

These university-school partnerships put teacher candidates in classrooms for longer periods of time and provide a network of support.

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The PD Certificate

Keith Marty, Kathy Barranco and Nancy Van Caster

A certificate program offers incentives for educators to improve their expertise.

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Using Video to Reflect on Curriculum

Lou-Ellen Finn

To implement a challenging science curriculum, teachers share advice as they watch tapes of their own and others' practice.

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Friday Forums

Jill S. Hudson

Holding assemblies and specialty classes for students frees up time for teachers to work in study groups.

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A Time to Rethink

Kiran Thakur and Niloufer Aga

In India, a school retreat invites staff to regroup, relax, and reflect.

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Special Topic / Finding Jewels in the Rubble

Richard L. Curwin

After September 11, what can heal the hearts of students?

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Departments

Themes for Educational Leadership 2002–2003

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The Shrink in the Classroom / Feast or Famine

Steven C. Schlozman

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Research Link / Mentoring for Diversity

John H. Holloway

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Having Your Say. . . / On Professional Development

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ASCD in Action

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Web Wonders

Lisa Bintrim

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Online Only

EL Extra

Deborah Perkins-Gough

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