Professional development within collaborative teacher study groups: Pitfalls and promises

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Abstract

Teacher study groups are often thought to be effective professional development structures. Such teacher communities may foster teacher learning through a collaborative culture and the codification of group members’ collective knowledge. However, not all study groups are effective professional development. This article is a discussion of factors that may contribute to the success or failure of collaborative teacher study. Recommendations for practice are provided, with a focus on music teacher study groups.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)71-78
Number of pages8
JournalArts Education Policy Review
Volume112
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2011

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Education
  • Visual Arts and Performing Arts

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