Collective Efficacy: How Educators′ Beliefs Impact Student Learning

Improve student outcomes with collective teacher efficacy.

If educators' realities are filtered through the belief that they can do very little to influence student achievement, then it is likely these beliefs will manifest in their practice. The solution? Collective efficacy (CE)--the belief that, through collective actions, educators can influence student outcomes and increase achievement. Educators with high efficacy show greater effort and persistence, willingness to try new teaching approaches, and attend more closely to struggling students' needs. This book presents practical strategies and tools for increasing student achievement by sharing:

• Rationale and sources for establishing CE
• Conditions and leadership practices for CE to flourish
• Professional learning structures/protocols

Author: Jenni Anne Marie Donohoo
Publisher: Corwin Publishers
Published: 11/17/2016
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.80h x 7.00w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781506356495

About the Author
Donohoo, Jenni Anne Marie: -

Jenni Donohoo is the director of Praxis-Engaging Ideas, Inc and a project manager for the Council of Ontario Directors of Education (CODE). Jenni has a PhD in Educational Studies and Supervisory Officer Qualifications. Jenni is a former classroom teacher and currently works with system, school leaders, and teachers around the world to support high quality professional learning. She has authored many peer-reviewed publications and three best-selling books, including Collaborative Inquiry for Educators, The Transformative Power of Collaborative Inquiry (with Moses Velasco), and Collective Efficacy: How Educators' Beliefs Impact Student Learning. Jenni's areas of expertise include collective efficacy, metacognition, adolescent literacy, and facilitating collaborative learning structures.