{"product_id":"schoolwide-action-research-for-professional-learning-communities","title":"Schoolwide Action Research for Professional Learning Communities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Clearly shows the success that can occur when a staff learns together. I highly recommend this book to aspiring and beginning principals, as well as those with years of experience.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e—Paul Young, Executive Director, West After School Center\u003cbr\u003eFormer President, National Association of Elementary School Principals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoster schoolwide professional learning through a collaborative action research model!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAction research is a popular method for individual educators to examine their practices and grow in their profession. In this how-to guide, readers will learn how Whole-Faculty Study Groups (WFSGs) use action research to involve an entire school in advancing staff learning and school performance. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe WFSG model is a type of professional learning community (PLC) that catalyzes school change with schoolwide action research as a central component. With over 20 years of experience, the authors draw from hundreds of examples and case studies to describe how implementing WFSGs can help students, teachers, administrators, and other staff members work collaboratively to improve teacher practice and student learning. The authors′ empirical data and comprehensive approach help deepen educators′ understanding of how to use meaningful action research to strengthen teamwork and realize school reform. Additionally, readers will learn how:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe WFSG system compares with other approaches to action research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe schoolwide action research process can be applied in a wide variety of school reform efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudy groups can move from discussion to action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrincipals and district leaders can support schoolwide action research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the ways WFSGs can enhance student learning and result in real school improvement in this highly relevant, must-have guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54248340062552,"sku":"9781412952088","price":46.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781412952088.jpg?v=1777817732","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/schoolwide-action-research-for-professional-learning-communities","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}