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ED464074 - Professional Development for Teachers of Reading

Category
Executive Agency Publications
Collection
Education Reports from ERIC
SuDoc Class Number
ED 1.615:
Date Issued
November 1, 2001
Author
Grant, Peggy A.; Young, Edyth E.; Montbriand, Cathy
Source Institution
North Central Regional Educational Lab., Oak Brook, IL
Sponsoring Agency
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC
Publication Type
Reports - Descriptive
Subject
Action Research, Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Inquiry, Inservice Teacher Education, Mentors, Program Evaluation, Reading Achievement, Reading Teachers, Teacher Certification, Teacher Improvement
Abstract
This paper examines several topics as they relate to the education of practicing reading teachers, including: the state of reading achievement in the United States; teacher thinking and professional development; the history of professional development for teachers of reading; professional development policies and guidelines recommended by various organizations; two basic theoretical approaches to professional development (teacher training and reflective practice); descriptions of various professional development programs (best practices programs, university based programs, coaching and mentoring, action research, inquiry support groups, and National Board certification); evaluation of professional development; the role of administration in professional development; and recommendations based on the literature. Three appendixes include guidelines for professional development, teacher licensure renewal in the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory region, and an action plan chart for action research development. (Contains 107 references.).