Garmston, Robert J.

Unlocking group potential to improve schools / Robert J. Garmston with Valerie von Frank; forward by Michael Fullan. - Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, c2012. - xviii, 258 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-241) and index.

Building effective groups -- Understanding group roles -- Examining decision making -- Creating focused agendas -- Forming smarter groups -- Learning the way groups talk -- Challenging mental models -- Working with conflict -- Becoming a self-directed group -- Enhancing energy sources -- Developing facilitation skills -- Learning the language of facilitation -- Intervening successfully -- Setting up the room.

9781412998895 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

2012007492


Group work in education
School improvement programs
Educational change
Professional learning communities.

LB1032 / .G38 2013

371.39/5