This booklet describes one of the earliest staff development models to support school-based improvement, the RPTIM model. The letters "RPTIM" represent the five stages of the school-based approach to staff development--readiness, planning, training, implementation, and maintenance. The model is based on the belief that the school is the primary unit of change and that careful long-range planning is crucial to realizing improvement. The model advocates the development of commitment, ownership, and a positive, supportive school climate; the continuous involvement of all staff members in professional development; and the design of inservice education based on adult learning theories. The first five sections provide information on the five stages of the model. Section 6 stresses that the stages are both sequential and interactive. Five key elements are reviewed: the use of expert help, the development of ownership and commitment, the full involvement of the principal, a focus on staff development to support school improvement, and an emphasis on research. A brief final section offers a general summing up. (LMI)
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Describes the practice and benefits of using students as teachers. Explores different types of peer teaching, strategies for academic planning, specific peer groups, evaluation studies, and the psychological merits of peer teaching.
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The book also provides suggestions for how the federal government can best support high-quality scientific research in education.
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A Handbook for Faculty Development