Developing as a Professional

Working with Colleagues to Improve Professional Practice

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"Building a Professional Community by Talking to Other Teachers About Teaching”
by William Ayers (New Horizons for Learning, January 2001)  An in-depth example of how “teacher talk” can develop a supportive community for professional learners at all levels on the Continuum of Teacher Development.

"Critical Friends" by Deborah Bambino (Educational Leadership, March 2002) 
Deborah Bambino gives a well substantiated argument on the advantages of having colleagues form a professional community that supports and critiques the work of all members.
 
Guide to Inquiry Spaces: A variety of support materials for using online ARIS workspaces, where teacher teams engaged in collaborative inquiry can share knowledge and resources, as well as connect with other teams citywide.


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