Improving Schools

This text is an exploration of school and educational improvement. It explores areas of focus that can immediately be added to improvement plans and daily practice.

Kevin Popadines has spent over twenty years in education. He has held positions ranging from classroom teacher, school improvement chair, mentor, varsity basketball and golf coach to instructional specialist, professional learning specialist, acting administrator, as well as university continuing education course creator and instructor. Dr. Popadines has worked in education for the State of New Jersey, North Carolina, with military connected schools and currently works leading professional learning in Spain. He has a passion for learning and believes that with a greater focus on adult learning theory, professional learning and development of teachers can be greatly improved to help yield increased achievement in schools.

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 - Adult Learning Theory, A Missing Piece Chapter 2 - Adult Learning Experiences, Not So Fast Chapter 3 - Now We Are Ready for Learning Experiences Chapter 4 - Human Resource Development Chapter 5 - Local Resources Chapter 6 - Licensure and Assessment A Path Forward Chapter 7 - Technology and Online Learning - The Shrinking Educational Universe Chapter 8 - Climate a Broad and Vital Area of Focus Chapter 9 - The Educator Chapter 10 - Putting it all Together Bibliography About the Author