Professional Learning as Breaking Away: Discourses of Teacher Development Within Literacy Coaching Interactions

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn S. Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Literacy Coaching

scholarly journals Hastening slowly: insights about teacher development from an evaluation of courses at the WCED’s Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Meyer ◽  
Lydia Abel
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
School Level ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Leadership Institute ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Education Administrators ◽  
The Impact

In the area of teacher professional development, South African education administrators face the challenge of reconciling two imperatives that have entirely different implications for programme time frames and budgets. On the one hand, there is an urgent need to improve the pedagogic content knowledge of many teachers to improve the overall standard of teaching and learning in the public school system. Considering the scale and urgency of the matter, centralised course-based in-service training seems to be the only affordable alternative. On the other hand, researchers have long warned that once-off course-based training on its own has limited impact on teachers’ practice, and has to be accompanied by further professional support in the school and classroom, or be abandoned in favour of more enduring professional learning communities. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has grappled with this dilemma in the Department’s various professional development initiatives for teachers, a mainstay of which is the training offered by the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute (CTLI). This paper presents some of the data and findings from an external evaluation that ORT SA CAPE conducted in 2011–2012 of courses offered by the WCED at the CTLI. The hierarchy of INSET outcomes proposed by Harland and Kinder (1997) was applied to record changes in the practice of 18 teachers at eight schools. The progress of five of the teachers is discussed to illustrate the interplay between school-level factors and the experiences of individual teachers which influenced the impact of CTLI training on their teaching.

scholarly journals Language teacher professional education:

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 304-317
Author(s):  
Kátia Muck ◽  
Denise Cristina Kluge
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Sociocultural Perspective ◽  
Language Teacher ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Teacher Professional

This article provides a theoretical discussion regarding the implications of peer-to-peer learning in online environments for language teacher professional learning and second language academic literacy. It approaches the use of technology as means to enhance prospective teachers’ cognition and metacognition skills and to foster their language learning, as Language Teacher Education programs usually fulfil a twofold purpose: to learn the language itself and to learn how to teach it as a foreign language. In order to arrive at these implications, it presents a grounded discussion on sociocultural perspective within L2 teacher education, teachers’ beliefs, and mediation in the sociocultural perspective. The discussion reinforces the significance of peer-activities (peer-observation and peer-feedback) to foster a teacher development process. Moreover, it suggests that a guided peer-activity, such as employing the use of carefully elaborated rubrics, could enhance this process.

Unpacking dimensions of immersion teacher educator identity

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aisling Leavy ◽  
Mairéad Hourigan ◽  
T. J. Ó Ceallaigh
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Teacher Educator ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Professional Identities ◽  
Immersion Education ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Study Methodology

Abstract Inadequate teacher preparation for immersion programs remains a challenge. While there is a significant dearth of research on teacher development in immersion education, research focusing on immersion teacher educators (ITEs) is even more scant. Using self-study methodology, this study explores the professional learning and experiences of three teacher educators (TEs) as they construct new professional identities as ITEs as part of engagement in Lesson Study. The paper particularly focuses on two Mathematics teacher educators (MTEs) who were newcomers to the immersion education setting. A community of practice (CoP) framework was utilised to provide insights into what Vygotsky (1987) terms the twisting path of all three TEs as they engaged in the CoP. Critical moments of defending content as priority, negotiating an integrated space, and becoming immersion-responsive were revealed. CoP played a vital role in facilitating new professional identities and illuminates in multiple ways the exclusive and complex process of becoming an ITE.

scholarly journals The formation of a community of practice in preservice teacher education : the interaction of the classroom environment and new communication technologies

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Melissa J. Poole
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Online Data

The goal of this study was to examine the development of a group of preservice teachers over three semesters during the second phase of their coursework and fieldwork in the teacher development program at a major Midwestern university. The questions at the heart of the study were whether this cohort of preservice teachers developed community. What markers of community were evidenced? What contextual factors served to support or impede the development of community? Data were collected through observation of their courses, a series of interviews with a sample of preservice teachers, and archiving artifacts of their coursework such as the course syllabi, reading materials, and their discussions online. Data analysis was grounded in theory about the nature of community, communities of practice, teacher communities, online communities and in a sociocultural theory of technological change. The findings suggest that these preservice teachers began to form community during their years in the teacher development program. This community began to evolve from a community of practice into a professional learning community as they developed from college students into practicing teachers. However, the culture of the classroom, the physical arrangement of the room and the importance given to students' voices in class and online, played a large role in fostering and supporting the development of community.

scholarly journals Elements of the teacher development system in learning management according to the concept of Education 4.0

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-27
Author(s):  
Jedsada Janpleng ◽  
Karn Ruangmontri
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
Professional Learning Community ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
System Component ◽  
Development System ◽  
Education Commission ◽  
Learning Management

The purpose of this study was to study the elements of the teacher development system in learning management according to the concept of Education 4.0 with a professional learning community process in secondary schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission by studying the components of the teacher development system in learning management according to the concept of education 4.0 with a professional learning community process from 7 experts, consisting of 1) two people in higher education administration, 2) one person who has a stake in learning management, 3) two school directors, and 4) two teaching specialist teachers. The sample group was obtained by using a specific selection method using the teacher development system component assessment in learning management according to the concept of education 4.0 with a professional learning community process in secondary schools, under the Office of the Basic Education Commission, which is a 5-level rating scale. System Components Teacher development in learning management According to the educational model 4.0 with a professional learning community process in secondary schools, under the Office of the Basic Education Commission, there are 4 main components, 13 subcomponents, namely; 1) The inputs consist of (1) executives, (2) learning management courses, (3) teachers, (4) resources that support learning management. 2) The process consists of (1) Identifying challenging problems, (2) Concept finding stage, (3) Planning and development stage, (4) Testing and evaluation stage, (5) Presenting results to society. 3) Productivity consists of (1) Teachers have knowledge and understanding of learning management, (2) Teachers are competent in learning management. 4) feedback, which consists of (1) reporting on results and (2) improvements, corrections, and developments. And, the experts assess the suitability of the elements at a high and highest level and have consistent opinions on all components..

Using critical discourse analysis to reflect on collaborative professional learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-167
Author(s):  
Carolyn S. Hunt ◽  
Deborah MacPhee
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Literacy Coaching ◽  
Reading Program ◽  
Critical Discourse ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Literacy Coaches ◽  
Content Type

PurposeThis article presents a case study of Kelly, a third-grade teacher enrolled in a literacy leadership course within a Master of Reading program. In this course, practicing teachers completed an assignment in which they implemented a literacy coaching cycle with a colleague, video-recorded their interaction, and conducted critical discourse analysis (CDA) of the interaction. The authors explore how engaging in CDA influenced Kelly's enactment of professional identities as she prepared to be a literacy leader.Design/methodology/approachData presented in this article are taken from a larger study of four white, middle-class teachers enrolled in the course. Data sources included the students' final paper and semistructured interviews. The researchers used qualitative coding methods to analyze all data sources, identify prominent themes, and select Kelly as a focal participant for further analysis.FindingsFindings indicate that Kelly's confidence as a literacy leader grew after participating in the coaching cycle and conducting CDA. Through CDA, Kelly explored how prominent discourses of teaching and learning, particularly those relating to novice and expert status, influenced Kelly in-the-moment coaching interactions.Originality/valuePrevious literacy coaching research suggests that literacy coaches need professional learning opportunities that support a deep understanding of coaching stances and discursive moves to effectively support teachers. The current study suggests that CDA may be one promising method for engaging literacy coaches in such work because it allows coaches to gain understandings about how discourses of teaching and learning function within coaching interactions.

What Counts as Quality Teaching?

2016 ◽  
pp. 366-385
Author(s):  
Moira Hulme
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Quality Teaching ◽  
System A ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Professional Development Of Teachers ◽  
National Comparison

The professional development of teachers has attracted much critical attention in each of the four nations of the United Kingdom since 2010. This chapter offers a ‘home international' comparison of policies to support the initial qualification and continuing education of teachers in the period following political devolution. A rationale is offered for cross-national comparison in this small and closely linked system. A comparison is offered of routes into teaching and the teachers' Standards in order to explicate divergent models of professionalism. By comparing policies across the Anglo-Celtic isles debate on the distinctive contribution of higher education to professional learning is enabled. Tensions are acknowledged within a policy ensemble that seeks to promote research excellence and teacher development.

scholarly journals Läslyftet i praktiken. Analys av ett textmaterial och ett lärarlags samtal

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Maritha Johansson ◽  
Petra Magnusson
Keyword(s):  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Teacher Identity ◽  
Text Analysis ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Abstract Concepts ◽  
Group Of Seven ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Teacher Professional

Sammanfattning”Läslyftet” är en statlig kompetensutvecklingssatsning baserad på arbetet av Timperley et al. (2007). Syftet är att genom kollegialt lärande utveckla lärarnas didaktiska kunskaper för att förbättra elevernas läs- och skrivförmåga. Denna artikel redovisar en studie av hur satsningen genomförs på en gymnasieskola. Syftet är att förstå och diskutera genomförandet genom att undersöka det pedagogiska material som studeras av lärarna och hur det uppfattas av dem. Det analyserade materialet är 1) artikeln ”Att bearbeta text – före läsandet” (Hallesson & Visén, 2016) och 2) en gruppdiskussion i en grupp av sju lärare, en bibliotekarie och en samtalshandledare, om samma artikel. Studien använder två metoder: en textanalys (Hellspong & Ledin, 1997) av artikeln och en kritisk diskursanalys (Winther Jørgensen & Phillips, 2000) av lärarnas diskussion. Analysen av lärarnas diskussion visar en avsaknad av matchning mellan lärarna och texten. Denna kan delvis förklaras av textanalysens resultat som visar att texten innefattar ett antal abstrakta begrepp och saknar tydlig röst. Analysen av lärarnas samtal visar att samtalshandledaren endast delvis kan överbrygga denna distans till texten. Lärarna utvecklar i samtalet en överenskommelse om att det är svårt att se det som erbjuds i texten som användbart i den egna praktiken. Vår tolkning är att lärarnas mottagande av texten kan beskrivas som motstånd och att de upplever texten som ett hot mot sina identiteter som lärare. I analogi med Timperley et al. (2007) visar vår studie också att kompetensutveckling och kollegialt lärande är komplext och beroende på olika kontextuella faktorer som behöver undersökas ytterligare.Nøkkelord: professionellt lärande, kollegialt lärande, motstånd, Läslyftet, läsning i skolanThe Swedish Reading Enhancement. Analysis of a text and a group of teachers’ professional learning discussionAbstract“Reading Enhancement” is a teacher professional learning investment by the Swedish Government based on the work by Timperley et al. (2007). Its aim is to develop teachers’ teaching skills through collegial learning in order to improve the pupils’ ability to read and write. This article reports on a study of how the investment is implemented at a Swedish vocational upper secondary school. The purpose is to understand and discuss the implementation by investigating the educational material studied by the teachers and how it is perceived by them. The analyzed material is 1) the article “To process text – before reading” (Hallesson & Visén, 2016) and 2) a group discussion in a group of seven teachers, a librarian and a discussion supervisor, about the same article. The study uses two methodological approaches: a text analysis (Hellspong & Ledin, 1997) of the article, and a critical discourse analysis (Winther Jørgensen & Phillips, 2000) of the teachers’ discussion. The analysis shows a discrepancy between the article and the teachers. This can partly be explained by the result of the text analysis, which shows that the article contains a large number of abstract concepts and lacks a clear voice. The analysis of the teachers’ discussion shows that the supervisor of the group can only partly manage the distance to the text. The analysis also indicates a mutual agreement in the group that it is hard to see how the ideas offered in the article can be transferred into their daily practices. We interpret this as resistance, since the teachers seem to fear that their teacher identity is threatened. In analogy with Timperley et al. (2007), our study also shows that professional learning is complex and depending on various contextual factors that need to be further investigated.Keywords: professional learning, teacher development, resistance, Reading Enhancement, reading in school

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