Written by members of one of the best-known and longest-standing teacher study groups, this compelling collection of essays explores the intersection of thought, language, and culture as revealed in classroom discourse. Focusing on classroom issues, this insightful volume:



Shows teachers how to make reflection play a key role in their teaching and planning and how to translate research into improved teaching and learning in the classroom.
Includes research with diverse groups of students in a variety of settings, including pre-K, elementary school, high school, and special education classrooms.
Features a chapter on the evolution of the renowned Brookline Teacher Researcher Seminar.
Describes how this influential group functions, explaining how veteran teachers developed theories based on classroom investigations and collaborative work.