Publisher's Synopsis
Communities of practice are an age-old phenomenon representing teamwork. Whether it's researchers developing treatments for a disease, artists collaborating to create a new art form, or educators sharing best practices to enhance early childhood learning, communities of practice are about connection and shared purpose.
Growing Together: Developing and Sustaining a Community of Practice in Early Childhood will help you define, create, and promote a community of practice to foster collaborative problem solving and enhance professional learning experiences.
You will learn key strategies and techniques to help you:
- Develop a shared vision and structure
- Leverage tools to invite members and build a community
- Build member engagement and investment
- Master facilitation and evaluation strategies for ongoing professional learning
