Investigating Disciplinary Literacy: A Framework for Collaborative Professional Learning

Synopsis

Investigating Disciplinary Literacy Presents A Framework For Conducting Professional Learning Cycles Focused On Disciplinary Literacy, Based On Professional Development And Research Projects That The Authors Have Conducted With A Range Of Districts Over The Past 5 Years. In Addition To Outlining The Steps Of The Cycle, The Authors Identify Four Working Habits Essential To Initiating And Sustaining Dl Projects: Balancing Content With Process; Creating A Culture Of Adaptation And Invention; Attending Equally To Intermediate And Dl Skills; And Positioning Teachers And Leaders As Learners Within Projects. Written In A Reader-friendly Voice For A Practitioner Audience, The Book Provides Practical, Research-based Guidance For Those Seeking To Collaboratively Explore And Implement Dl-related Practices In Context-specific, Meaningful Ways--provided By Publisher. Foreword By Elizabeth City -- Introduction -- Bringing Together Disciplinary Literacy And Professional Learning -- The Challenge Of Disciplinary Literacy -- Focusing On Professional Learning -- A New Model For Disciplinary Literacy Professional Learning -- Designing And Enacting Disciplinary Literacy Professional Learning -- Forming A Leadership Team And Identifying Readiness For Change -- Assessing Needs And Identifying Levers For Change -- Forming Teams Of Content And/or Cross-content Area Teachers And Leaders -- Making Initial Meaning Of Disciplinary Literacy Principles And Practices -- Collaboratively Inquiring Into Domains Of Disciplinary Literacy Practice -- Designing, Testing, And Assessing New Disciplinary Literacy Practices -- Refining And Sharing New Disciplinary Literacy Practices -- Ending Well -- Notes. Christina L. Dobbs, Jacy Ippolito, Megin Charner-laird. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.