Toward a More Detailed Model of Professional Learning Within Disciplinary Literacy Professional Learning Projects

• In Event: 16.036 - Disciplinary Literacy in Teacher Preparation

Abstract

This paper presents a 7-step model of planning and implementation of professional learning around disciplinary literacy. This model grew from a 5 year implementation of a disciplinary literacy initiative at a large high school, and the school used teacher leadership and collaborative teams to support instructional improvement in literacy across various content areas. We used case study methods to collect and analyze field notes, interview, and focus group data from 36 project participants and other relevant administrators involved in the project. The resulting model was arrived at through open coding of teachers descriptions of the most important steps in their learning over time.

Authors

• Christina L. Dobbs, Boston University

• Jacy C. Ippolito, Salem State University

• Megin Charner-Laird, Salem State University