If you are looking for a book that provides concrete advice for establishing group reflection, then Talking Teaching is the perfect choice. The work is the product of a three-year grant-supported induction year program. College faculty from an associated group of colleges joined staff developers from a growing suburban district in creating an entire year's curriculum for beginning teachers. One component included monthly meetings of reflective practice groups including new and experienced teachers, a college professor, and usually, one district administrator. The group soon became aware of the need for collegial conversation in supporting teachers both new and experienced. Teachers were eager to share advice and offer support, and the reflective group process became an educational vehicle for making theory-to-practice connections. Will be of interest to principals, faculty/staff development coordinators, and teacher preparation faculty.

About the Author
Linda Schaak Distad is associate dean for Education Programs at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has been an educator for over 30 years, having taught at both the elementary school level and in higher education. Joan Cady Brownstein has been an educator for 35 years in Minnesota and Pennsylvania with teaching experience in K-12 vocal music, elementary education, and teacher education. Currently she is associate professor in the School of Education, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota.


Book Information
ISBN 9781578860906
Author Linda Schaak Distad
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Education
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 154g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 181mm * 8mm