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Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2765] Discussion of Teacher Change
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Colleagues:
Did you read and enjoy "Pathways to Change: A Summary of Findings from
NCSALL's Staff Development Study" in Focus on Basics Volume 5d
{http://ncsall.gse.harvard.edu/fob/2002/cris_smith.html)?
Then join the NIFL-AALPD discussion list for a discussion June 1 - 14th with
the researchers of the recent NCSALL professional development study, "How
Teachers Change: A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education"
(Smith et al, 2003). We will discuss this study's findings, the implications
for professional development and program improvement practices, as well as
strategies for supporting teacher change.
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To join the discussion, subscribe to NIFL-AALPD by May 31st:
http://www.nifl.gov/lincs/discussions/nifl-aalpd/subscribe_aalpd.html
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We hope to gain insights from a wide range of perspectives! Researchers who
are participating in the discussion and the link to the publications are
listed below. Please forward this invitation to your colleagues who are
interested in discussing this research and practices that support teacher
change.
Jackie Taylor, jataylor@utk.edu List Moderator, NIFL-AALPD
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Researchers/Guests:
- Cristine Smith, Deputy Director of the National Center for the Study of
Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)
- Judy Hofer, ABE Professional Development Coordinator, New Mexico Coalition
for Literacy
- Marilyn Gillespie, Education Researcher, SRI International
- Marla Solomon, Associate Dean and Program Director for Intercultural
Service, Leadership, and Management at the School for International Training
- Karen Rowe, Director of Dissemination for the National Center for the Study
of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)
For a copy of the following reports, visit the NCSALL home page at
http://gseweb.harvard.edu/~ncsall/
"How Teachers Change: A Study of Professional Development in Adult Education"
"The Characteristics and Concerns of Adult Basic Education Teachers"
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