Description
Develop transformational professional development programs that build and sustain your school community
In The PD Book, bestselling author Elena Aguilar and co-author Lori Cohen offer seven habits―and a wealth of practical tools―that help you transform professional development. In this book, you’ll learn how to inspire adult learners, the importance of having clear purpose, and how to navigate power dynamics in a group. You’ll also learn a new way to plan PD that allows you to attend to details and be a responsive facilitator. The dozens of tips and tricks, anecdotes and research, and tools and resources will enable you to create the optimal conditions for learning.
You’ll also:
Craft effective outcomes for your adult students and design an agenda that aligns with adult learning principlesUse storytelling as a tool for effective workshops and trainingsPlan backwards from evaluations and outcomes to create powerful and lasting educational experiences
Ideal for educational leaders and administrators, professional development facilitators, coaches, and positional leaders in both K-12 and higher education, The PD Book is an incisive resource offering concrete strategies for educators at all levels.
From the brand
Elena Aguilar is the founder and president of Bright Morning Consulting, an international education, coaching, and consulting firm that offers new learning practices to organizations that aspire to build resilient communities and a just and equitable world. She has twenty years’ experience as a classroom teacher and leadership coach and is the author of several books on coaching and resilience and a longtime contributor to Edutopia and EdWeek.
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Publisher : Jossey-Bass; 1st edition (May 24, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1119843359
ISBN-13 : 978-1119843351
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.3 x 0.9 x 9.1 inches
