Professional Learning and Development in Education (Custom Edition), 1st edition

Published by Pearson Learning Solutions (February 22, 2016) © 2016

  • Geoffrey E. Mills Southern Oregon University

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ISBN-13: 9781488614590
Professional Learning and Development in Education (Custom Edition)
Published 2016

Title overview

This custom edition is published for Curtin University.

Table of contents

  • Topic 1 - Overview: Teacher Professional Development: Organisational Behaviour in Education
  • Organisational and Critical Theory
  • Mainstreams of Organisational Thought
  • Topic 2 - Action Planning
  • Understanding Research
  • Deciding on an Area of Focus
  • Topic 3 - Research Methods/Data Collection in Action Research
  • Data Collection Techniques
  • Topic 4 - Collecting Data and Reflecting on Your Findings
  • Data Collection Considerations: Validity, Reliability, and Generalisability
  • Topic 5 - Ethics in Teaching and Action Learning
  • Ethics
  • Dilemmas of Practice
  • Topic 6 - Ethics in Teaching and Action Learning (continued)
  • Expanding Our Understanding of the Use of the NAEYC Code and the Supplement for Early Childhood Program Administrators
  • Extending Our Understanding of Ethics in Early Care and Education
  • Topic 7 - Data Analysis: Action Learning for Professional Development
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation
  • Topic 8 – Professionalism in Teaching
  • Professionalism at its Best
  • Communicating Effectively
  • Building Relationships
  • Conflict and Communications in Organisations
  • Foundations and Perspectives
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Listening, Responding, and Giving Feedback
  • Difficult Interactions
  • Families
  • Topic 9 – Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
  • Practicing Professional Responsibilitie
  • Using Teaching Standards to Organize Your Portfolio
  • Setting Up Your Portfolio
  • Identifying Artifacts
  • Writing your Reflective Narrative
  • The Final Phase: Preparing and Presenting Your Professional Portfolio

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