The document discusses how the New Teacher Alliance (NTA) implemented Joseph Novak's model of concept mapping to enhance their work. NTA translated induction standards into a concept map to identify their strengths and gaps. Partners then added their work to the map by fleshing out concepts and identifying connections. This knowledge framework helped NTA increase effectiveness, foster professional development, and build leadership capacity around teacher induction standards. The authors recommend Novak's model to enhance knowledge creation and organizational effectiveness for other groups.

1. Applying Novak’s New Model for Education to Enhance Organizational Effectiveness, Professional Development & Capacity Building for the New Teacher Alliance 3rd International Conference on Concept Mapping Helsinki, Finland & Tallinn, Estonia Sept. 22-25, 2008 9/22-9/25 2008 CSTP New Teacher Alliance & Sound Knowledge Strategies, LLC

8. Induction Standards Translated Into Concept Map

9. NTA Partners “Flesh-out” Concepts in Expert Map

10. NTA Partners Identify Key Crosslink

14. NTA Partners “Flesh-out” Concepts in Expert Map

15. NTA Partners “Flesh-out” Concepts in Expert Map

16. NTA Partners “Flesh-out” Concepts in Expert Map

17. NTA Partners Identify Key Crosslinks

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