Kasia M. Derbiszewska, T. Nicole Tucker-Smith – Adult Learning Strategies

Supercharge Your Professional Learning: 40 Concrete Strategies that Improve Adult Learning

Authors: Kasia M. Derbiszewska, T. Nicole Tucker-Smith
Publishing Company: CAST, Inc.
Price: $26.49 (kindle), $34.99 (paperback)
ISBN: (paperback) 978-1930583740
Published: February 13, 2020

Professional learning initiatives in schools come and go, and the constant cycling through programs can resemble fad diets–hype and hope followed by crash and burnout. In this timely book, professional learning providers Kasia M. Derbiszewska and T. Nicole Tucker-Smith share concrete strategies that will help you design professional development sessions that are compelling, convincing, and sustainable using the framework of Universal Design for Learning. Learn to recognize and reduce common barriers to effective PD. In each chapter, the authors clearly address the Purpose, Preparation, Implementation, and Benefits to Learning for each aspect of professional learning, as well as UDL Tidbits that help ensure the health and longevity of the initiative.