{"product_id":"intentional-interruption-breaking-down-learning-barriers-to-transform-professional-practice-9781412998796","title":"Intentional Interruption: Breaking Down Learning Barriers to Transform Professional Practice","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBreaking Down Learning Barriers to Transform Professional Practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBig ideas can sometimes get stuck on the way to becoming real change. \u003cem\u003eIntentional Interruption\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the secret to getting unstuck: interrupting the status quo of traditional activity-based professional development to help educators embrace permanent changes in thinking and behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEnable True Learning in Your School\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis professional development resource provides educators and administrators with practical strategies to move beyond surface-level training activities. The book focuses on building sustainable change through collaborative inquiry, instructional leadership, and understanding the psychological processes involved in adult learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Strategies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaborative Inquiry Framework:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a focus on learning and formal and informal instructional leadership in schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsychological Insights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recognize the psychological processes involved in adult learning and overcome biases and barriers to change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e Implement critical friend relationships, learning conversations, task sheets, and protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvidence-Based Approach:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grounded in applied cognitive science and developmental psychology research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eExpert Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteven Katz\u003c\/strong\u003e is the director of Aporia Consulting Ltd. and a faculty member in Applied Psychology and Human Development at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE, UT). He holds a PhD in human development and applied psychology with specialization in applied cognitive science. Steven has received the Governor General's Medal for excellence and has authored several books including \u003cem\u003eLeading Schools in a Data-Rich World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBuilding and Connecting Learning Communities\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Intelligent, Responsive Leader\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLisa Ain Dack\u003c\/strong\u003e is a senior associate at Aporia Consulting Ltd. and an instructor in the Master of Teaching and Master of Child Study and Education programs at OISE, UT. She holds a PhD in developmental psychology and education and is the 2017 recipient of the OISE, UT award for excellence in Initial Teacher Education. Lisa facilitates Leader Learning Teams in various school districts and leads workshops on professional learning and data-driven decision making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corwin Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2012\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource is designed for educational leaders, instructional coaches, and professional learning communities seeking to transform professional practice through meaningful, lasting change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corwin Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680875843858,"sku":"9781412998796","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_82544c91-93d4-499a-b795-4ae203f310c0.jpg?v=1733944725","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/intentional-interruption-breaking-down-learning-barriers-to-transform-professional-practice-9781412998796","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}