Teacher Development Resources

Bellanca, J. Designing Professional Development For Change - A Systemic Approach. Palatine, IL: IRI/Skylight Publishing.
Practical Methods for designing, promoting, and assessing change.

Braus, J., and Monroe. Designing Effective Workshops. Ann Arbor, MI: National Consortium for Environmental Education and Training (NCEET).
Designing, logistics planning, assessment and follow-up tips for workshops.

Feinsinger, F., et al. 1997. Some Themes Appropriate for Schoolyard Ecology and other Hands-On Ecology Education. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America.

Feinsinger, F. 19XX. Conceptual Framework for Development of Activities in Ecological Biology.

Joyce, B., Ed. 1990. Changing School Culture Through Staff Development. Alexandria, VA: ASCD Yearbook.
Addresses the stages of a teaching career and how they affect staff development, and barriers to staff development innovations.

Mason, C. 1993. Preparing and Directing A Teacher Institute. Arlington, VA: National Science Teachers Association.
A small booklet containing samples of letters, surveys, evaluation instruments, sample timelines, and other details you will need for a great program.

Sharp, P. 1993. Sharing Your Good Ideas: A Workshop Facilitator's Handbook. Portsmouth, NH: Heineman Publishing.
A thorough discussion of presentation and workshop ideas, and gives strategies and presentation guidelines based on adult education and principles.