{"product_id":"9781412963039","title":"30 Reflective Staff Development Exercises for Educators","description":"\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kaagan's book provides a growth focused tool kit that is unique in its presentation. A must-have for the professional library of the novice trainer or the experienced staff developer, it gives the 'now what' piece to enhance dialogue in school-specific learning situations, curriculum design sessions, or system-wide strategic planning.\"\u003cbr\u003eMarti Richardson, President\u003cbr\u003eNational Staff Development Council\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnergize and enhance your next staff development workshop with reflective exercises!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn this invaluable and unique resource, leadership and organizational development expert Stephen S. Kaagan presents a unique guide for educators who enjoy challenging themselves and who hunger for new ideas and a fresh perspective of staff development. It promotes individual and collective learning of all participants as they undertake formal staff development while enhancing the success and performance of the entire educational system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 30 reflective exercises have been designed to meet the specific needs of educators and include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFostering effective change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping leadership skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying and capitalizing on staff assets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaining and using new perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEach of the 30 exercises is described in rich, full detail, including detailed instructions on process, appropriate group size, and contextual cues for best use. Questions for reflection help users explore the \"what,\" the \"so what,\" and the \"now what\" of issues raised in the exercises. By incorporating reflective exercise into staff development, facilitators and participants will have the opportunity to engage deeply with new ideas and makeconnections between theory and practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e30 Reflective Staff Development Exercises for Educators allows staff developers, principals, teacher leaders, and anyone else involved in staff development to improve their contributions in a variety of forums, including formal staff development, school staff meetings, curriculum planning sessions, and school improvement team meetings.\u003c\/p\u003e   ","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035592048880,"sku":"9781412963039","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412963039_p0.jpg?v=1763772887","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412963039","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}