Pelonis / Zaharopoulos Igniting Excellence in Faculty Development at International Schools

Beyond Borders
1. Auflage 2024
ISBN: 978-3-031-67055-8
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 350 Seiten

Reihe: Education

This edited book offers diverse perspectives on the professional development of faculty, primarily at K-12 international schools. Contributions consider the many and complex facets of professional development – from administrative factors, assessment and accreditation issues to student needs through a diversity, equity and inclusion lens which acknowledges the differences in their backgrounds and cultures. The first part of the book examines the literature on professional development and presents a quantitative and qualitative study of international school leaders' views. The second part comprises examples of faculty professional development as testified by scholars who have implemented them in real life. The third part deals with important issues, concepts and applications regarding current faculty professional development such as accreditation, mental health, higher education and cultural identity. The book will appeal to researchers, education faculty and graduate education students.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pelonis, Peggy

Zaharopoulos, Thimios

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Introduction ( ).- Part l:  Professional Development in International Schools: The Perspective of Schools Administrators.- Chapter 2. Professional Development, School Leadership and International Schools ( ).-Chapter 3. Views on Professional Development: A Quantitative Study ( ).-Chapter 4. School Leader Views on Professional Development ( ).- Part II: Professional Development in K-12 Education:  A Multi-Faceted Practical Exploration.- Chapter 5. Developing Reflective Practitioners through Goal-Setting and Action Research  ( ).- Chapter 6. The AI Edge: A Competitive Advantage In Educator Training and Action Research For International Schools ( ).- Chapter 7. Barriers in Implementing a Professional Development Program: A Lebanese Example ( ).- Chapter 8. Fostering Innovation and Teacher Development: The Hisar School's IdeaLab and Professional Learning Center ( ).- Chapter 9. Professional Development through Teacher-led Appraisal ( ).- Part III:  Counseling Practices and Special Needs Students.- Chapter 10. The Importance of Professional Development for International School Counselors ( ).- Chapter 11. Promoting Student Resilience: The overlooked "4th R" of Education ( ).- Chapter 12. Supporting Neurodiverse students in International Schools ( ).- Part IV: Continuing Professional Development and Organizations Supporting it.- Chapter 13. Continuing Professional Development: A learning journey for Lifelong Learners ( ).- Chapter 14. Professional Associations and the Changing Face of Professional Development ( ).- Chapter 15. Accreditation: Comprehensive, Collaborative, and Effective Professional Development ( ).- Part V: Professional Development in International Higher Education.- Chapter 16. Professional Development in International Higher Education ( ).- Chapter 17. How Consortiums Can Support Professional Development: The Example of the Global Liberal Arts Alliance ( ).- Part VI:Conclusion.- Chapter 18. Conclusions and Recommendations ( ).

Über Autor(innen)

Peggy Pelonis is President of American Community Schools in Athens, Greece, having previously taught at both K-12 and university levels.

Thimios Zaharopoulos is former Provost of the American College of Greece and Park University, USA. He currently works as a higher education consultant.