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1. Heather Ward

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.