Whole Faculty Study Groups

This book whole-faculty study groups, their application and the underlying change principles necessary for such study groups to succeed. The book provides numerous examples, snapshots of real-world situations, and a detailed step-by-step practical methodology for the development of successful professional whole-faculty study groups in schools.

Used by hundreds of schools and school districts across the country, the Whole-Faculty Study Group (WFSG) System is a student-driven, holistic process for facilitating major staff development and schoolwide change. While providing a step-by-step methodology for the development and implementation of successful WFSGs, this newest edition of Murphy and Lick's groundbreaking bestseller incorporates the most current theoretical concepts on change, the latest refinements to change management procedures, and a wealth of new experiences from more than two thousand individual study groups. Other significant revisions to this edition include: Three additional chapters: the research foundation for WFSGs, how to recognize and understand school culture, and fourteen key findings A reorganization of chapters to make the book even more reader-friendly New material on timely topics such as "learning communities" and "learning teams" An increased focus on assessment of student results Updated sets of resources and illustrations in the appendix WFSGs are a proven way to successfully reform, improve, and transition schools to meet tomorrow's needs. Filled with real-world examples and illustrative cases, this book provides both the practical knowledge and the theoretical foundation necessary to negotiate the societal, organizational, and cultural barriers affecting education. This new edition is essential for administrators, teachers, and staff in K-12 schools, as well as district level administrators, teachers of education, and anyone interested in increasing student learning.

'Whole-Faculty Study Groups' presents illustrative examples, snapshots of real-world situations, and instructions for the development and implementation of whole-faculty study groups in schools.

One of the most successful and exciting approaches to reform and change in education today is that of whole-faculty study groups. This holistic, practical approach facilitates schoolwide change and enhanced student learning. This second edition of Whole-Faculty Study Groups presents many new illustrative examples, snapshots of real-world situations, and step-by-step instructions for the development and implementation of whole-faculty study groups in schools. This book is written primarily for teachers and administrators in primary schools, but would also make an excellent resource for central office personnel, faculty in schools of teacher and administrator preparation, and corporate and governmental organizations involved with schools and school reform, education, and training.

In this practical guide, an experienced group of contributors provide concrete strategies and real-world examples for implementing this highly successful design for professional learning communities.

Discover how Whole-Faculty Study Groups (WFSGs) use collaborative action research to involve an entire professional learning community in improving staff and school performance.

Discover how Whole-Faculty Study Groups (WFSGs) use collaborative action research to involve an entire professional learning community in improving staff and school performance.