A new vision for staff development - Sparks, Dennis; Hirsh, Stephanie (Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ; Oxford, Ohio : National Staff Development Council, 1997)
A paradigm shift in staff development -- Individual development and organization development -- A clear, coherent plan -- School-focused approaches -- Student needs and learning outcomes -- Job-embedded learning -- The study of teaching and learning -- Adding content-specific learning to generic approaches -- Consultation, planning, and facilitation -- Spreading responsibility for staff development -- Performance improvement for all who affect student learning -- Staff development at the center of reform.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 101).
Keywords: Teachers -- In-service training -- United States; Constructivism (Education) -- United States