2. What is the purpose of a
teacher study groups?
Teacher study groups are a form
of collaborative professional
development where teachers are
put in charge of their own learning.
Teacher study groups nurture
teacher learning in order to support
school improvement initiatives.
3. What is the Principal’s Role in
Teacher Study Groups?
Principal
participation can be
viewed as positive if
the principal is an
equal member of the
group.
Can discuss and
share which can
give a sense of
importance to the
group.
Principal
participation can be
viewed as negative
if principal is
pushing his own
agenda.
Can influence how
much teachers are
willing to share.
4. Benefits of Teacher Study
Groups
Group members learn together
Can be formal or informal
Support teacher learning
Can be site based
Can be based on any number of topics
Promotes professional conversations
Promotes peer interaction
Gives a sense of belonging to a
community
5. What Can Teachers Learn in a
Study Group?
Learn from other teachers’ experiences
Learn about different instructional
strategies
How to solve issues with particular
students
How to improve their classroom
management
How to improve their practices
6. How are Teacher Study Groups
Arranged?
Around a particular topic
By reading and discussing a book
By examining the latest research
7. What do I Need to Get Started?
An established focus
Teachers who are willing to lead
Materials
Scheduled meeting times twice a month
Sign up sheet
8. What to Expect in the Meetings:
Brainstorming that leads to a specific topic
Generating big questions that the group
hopes to explore
Extended discussions on the determined
focus
Sharing of ideas, experiences, and findings
Finally, reflections on the process and
content
9. Conclusion
Teacher study groups offer teachers an
opportunity to confer and learn new
strategies from fellow teachers,
principals and administrators.
Teacher study groups promote
professional conversation, collegiality,
and learning that affects teachers and
learners.