Formalise, Prioritise and Mobilise

How School Leaders Secure the Benefits of Professional Learning Networks

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Leadership, Administration
Cover of the book Formalise, Prioritise and Mobilise by Chris Brown, Jane Flood, Emerald Publishing Limited
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Chris Brown, Jane Flood ISBN: 9781787697775
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited Publication: January 4, 2019
Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited Language: English
Author: Chris Brown, Jane Flood
ISBN: 9781787697775
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication: January 4, 2019
Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited
Language: English

Professional learning networks (PLN) of teachers and others (such as university researchers) collaborating outside of their everyday community of practice are considered to be an effective way to foster school improvement. At the same time, to generate change, PLNs require effective support from school leaders. Such support should be directed at ensuring those participating in PLNs can engage in network learning activities; also that this activity can be meaningfully mobilised within participant's schools. What is less well understood however are the actions school leaders might engage in to provide this support. 

To address this knowledge gap, this book presents a case study of how senior leaders attempted to maximise the effectiveness of participating in PLNs for one learning network: the New Forest Research Learning Network (RLN) - a specific type of PLN designed to facilitate research-informed change at scale. In-depth semi-structured interviews with RLN participants, as well as impact data and policy documents, have been used to ascertain the types of leadership practices employed and their nature (i.e. whether geared towards prioritising, formalising or mobilising the work of the PLN). Also presented is an assessment of the perceived effectiveness of these practices and suggestions for the type of leadership activity that appear to maximise the effectiveness of schools engaging in professional learning networks more generally.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Professional learning networks (PLN) of teachers and others (such as university researchers) collaborating outside of their everyday community of practice are considered to be an effective way to foster school improvement. At the same time, to generate change, PLNs require effective support from school leaders. Such support should be directed at ensuring those participating in PLNs can engage in network learning activities; also that this activity can be meaningfully mobilised within participant's schools. What is less well understood however are the actions school leaders might engage in to provide this support. 

To address this knowledge gap, this book presents a case study of how senior leaders attempted to maximise the effectiveness of participating in PLNs for one learning network: the New Forest Research Learning Network (RLN) - a specific type of PLN designed to facilitate research-informed change at scale. In-depth semi-structured interviews with RLN participants, as well as impact data and policy documents, have been used to ascertain the types of leadership practices employed and their nature (i.e. whether geared towards prioritising, formalising or mobilising the work of the PLN). Also presented is an assessment of the perceived effectiveness of these practices and suggestions for the type of leadership activity that appear to maximise the effectiveness of schools engaging in professional learning networks more generally.

More books from Emerald Publishing Limited

Cover of the book Advanced Literacy Practices by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Servitization Strategy and Managerial Control by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book William R. Freudenberg, a Life in Social Research by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Socially Responsible Investment in the 21st Century by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Bounded Rational Choice Behaviour by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Collaboration in Tourism Businesses and Destinations by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book eHealth by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Research on Economic Inequality by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Multidisciplinary Insights from New AIB Fellows by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Politics and Technology in the Post-Truth Era by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Organizing Disaster by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Homicide and Violent Crime by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Luxury Fashion and Culture by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Advances in Industrial & Labor Relations by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
Cover of the book Experiencing and Managing Emotions in the Workplace by Chris Brown, Jane Flood
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy