Evolving Learner: Shifting From Professional Development to Professional Learning From Kids, Peers, and the World - Softcover

Lainie J. Rowell; Kristy J. Andre; Lauren Steinmann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1544338325 ISBN 13: 9781544338323

Publisher: Corwin, 2020

Synopsis

One-size-fits-all professional development is no longer effective. PD is evolving into professional learning (PL) by moving away from a factory model approach. The authors present a framework focusing on three sources of PL: learning from kids, peers, and the world.

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About the Authors

Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. An experienced teacher and district leader, she is dedicated to building learning communities, and her areas of focus include learner-driven design, social-emotional learning, online/blended learning, and professional learning. Lainie’s work has been highlighted in many publications, including Edutopia, ASCD K-12 Leadership SmartBrief, Getting Smart, and PBS NewsHour. As an international keynoter and a consultant, Lainie’s client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Since 2014, Lainie has been a consultant for the Orange County Department of Education′s Institute for Leadership Development. Learn more about Lainie at lainierowell.com.

Dr. Kristy Andre is an educator who is always thinking of ways to evolve and grow and hopes to always provide a space for everyone to feel loved, cared for, and safe. She has a Masters in Education from Concordia University, Irvine and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. Kristy has served as an elementary teacher, middle school teacher, and instructional coach. She has taught in a traditional classroom setting, a non-traditional classroom setting, and has taught in South Africa for two years. Kristy also serves as an adjunct professor where she teaches in the Masters in Educational Technology program. Learn more about Kristy at https://kristyandre.com.

Dr. Lauren Steinmann is an educator, administrator and lifelong learner who is passionate about helping students and teachers thrive in their school communities and in the world. She has taught multiple elementary grades and served as a Digital Learning Coach and Teacher on Special Assignment in STEM and currently works as an elementary principal in Southern California. Lauren holds a Masters in Educational Administration from Concordia University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. Lauren loves meeting and connecting with educators from around the world and sharing her love of learning as a presenter and speaker at conferences including CA STEAM Symposium, LEAD3, EdTalk, NGSS Rollout, Cotsen STEAM Ahead and CUE Conferences. Find Lauren on Twitter: @LaurenMStein

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1544338325
• ISBN 13: 9781544338323
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192