Professional Learning of Literacy Teachers of Specialized Populations

Autor/inn/en	Cunningham, Katie Egan; Falk, Jodi
Titel	Professional Learning of Literacy Teachers of Specialized Populations
Quelle	In: Reading Horizons, 59 (2020) 2, S.1-19, Artikel 2 (19 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0034-0502
Schlagwörter	Deafness; Hearing Impairments; Communities of Practice; Teacher Collaboration; Faculty Development; Teacher Attitudes; Psychological Patterns; Literacy Education; Reading Skills; Language Skills; Active Learning; Teaching Methods; Feedback (Response); Reflection; Sustainability; Writing Skills; Communication Skills; Special Schools + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Gehörlosigkeit; Taubstummheit; Hearing impairment; Hörbehinderung; Community; Lehrerkooperation; Lehrerverhalten; Reading skill; Lesefertigkeit; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Aktives Lernen; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Nachhaltigkeit; Writing skill; Schreibfertigkeit; Kommunikationsstil; Special school; Sonderschule
Abstract	In this article, the researchers share results from a study on teachers' responses to professional learning experiences with a focus on balanced literacy methods to best meet the literacy needs of their d/Deaf students. The authors use theories of communities of practice, connected learning, and collective hope. Findings indicate that for professional learning to be meaningful and actionable, it needed to include the following four criteria: (1) must be relevant to the specific population of children; (2) must acknowledge and value organic, teacher-initiated professional learning; (3) must incorporate a collaboratively decided-upon shared purpose; and (4) must be joy driven and reflection oriented. This study serves as a model for school leaders and literacy professionals seeking to renew hope within their school community with the belief that all students can learn and thrive. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01