Teachers Teaching Teachers, February 2010, Vol. 5, No. 5
Peer learning labs put teacher practice under the microscope
By Valerie von Frank
With the help of instructional coaches, teachers in Thompson School District (Colo.) examine a focused question around their own practices and invite peers to their classrooms to observe and collect data. This inquiry into specific instructional practices creates learning opportunities for all participants and contributes to a collaborative culture.
NSDC tool: Preobservation map
Teacher leaders can use this tool as a guide to focus data collection in teaching observations.
Focus on NSDC's standards: Educator learning keeps evolving
By Joellen Killion
In exploring NSDC's learning standard, Killion travels through time to detail how professional development has changed and outlines the importance of considering different levels of learning for different purposes. (Available to the public.)
Lessons from a coach: Listening can cultivate growth
By Valerie von Frank
Jason Heiser is a Classroom for the Future coach at Selinsgrove (Pa.) High School. He has found that creating networks with other coaches gives him valuable support.
