Description
Book SynopsisâœThe establishment of professional learning networks can be transformational for you personally and professionally. This book takes you step by step through the process of developing an effective Professional Learning Network (PLN) to create and realise a new status quo!âCatherine Carden, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK
âœThe book impressively underscores the relevance and opportunities of Professional Learning Networks for innovation in school, while also addressing the challenges and pitfalls of successfully establishing, running and sustaining PLNs from the perspective of teachers.âColin Cramer, University of Tuebingen, Germany
âœThis book is a must read for practitioners, policy makers and researchers interested in Professional Learning Networks! [It] provides readers with concrete recipes with all the necessary ingredients, including leadership, trust and collaboration, to ensure PLN success.â
Table of Contents
Introduction
1.The Call to Adventure – Realizing the Need for Change
2.Finding Allies – Forming a Professional Learning Network (PLN)
3.Challenges and Pitfalls – Successfully Running and Sustaining your PLN
4.Trials and Rewards – Adopting Cycles of Inquiry
5.The Return – Mobilising Findings and Getting Buy-in
6.Achieving a New Status Quo – Making Networks an Everyday Feature of School Life
Conclusion
