{"title":"Garry Hoban","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarry Hoban’s work explores innovative approaches to teaching and learning, with a focus on practical strategies that educators can apply in the classroom. His books often delve into collaborative and action-based learning methods, encouraging a dynamic and engaging educational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect insightful guidance rooted in educational theory, supported by real-world applications. Ideal for teachers, trainers, and those interested in contemporary educational practices, Hoban’s books invite reflection on how best to foster meaningful learning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"action-learning-in-schools-by-robyn-ewing-9780415475143","title":"Action Learning in Schools","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeaching is becoming increasingly complex in the 21st Century, creating a need for more sophisticated frameworks to support teachers’ professional learning. Action learning is one such framework and has been used for workplace learning in business settings for many years. It is now becoming increasingly popular in school and university settings, but it is often misunderstood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book clarifies what action learning is, linking key concepts to illustrate that it is not merely a process, but a dynamic interaction between professional learning, communities, leadership and change. The book brings together more than a decade of the authors’ research in school-based action learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich and diverse, the research draws on more than 100 case studies of action learning by teams of teachers in schools. The authors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eprovide practical advice on how to initiate and sustain action learning;\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eexplain the interaction between action learning, teacher development, professional learning, community building, leadership and change; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eillustrate how action learning can link to classroom practice so closely that it becomes part of what teachers do, rather than an added impost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAddressing the highs and lows, the successes and failures, and their underlying causes, \u003cem\u003eAction Learning in Schools\u003c\/em\u003e provides insights into theories of cooperation, innovation, leadership and community formation to inform individual projects and large-scale school improvement initiatives. It will be of interest to teacher educators, pre-service and experienced teachers alike, as well as school and education system managers and policymakers keen to enhance teacher professional learning and educational outcomes for students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47604892303596,"sku":"9780415475143","price":306.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780415475143-action-learning-in-schools.jpg?v=1778114671"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/garry-hoban.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}