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This paper describes how knowledge generated from research was developed, applied, and effectively used in preK-12 public education via a professional learning model. The significance of this work is to better understand how to translate theory to every day practice and how analysis of good practice then drives theory. Understanding the high impact and useful professional learning approaches to convert research knowledge to leadership actions and build organization and instructional leadership capacity are essential for closing the knowing-doing and system-based gaps that significantly impact preK-12 students and the nation’s economy. This paper presents one such professional learning model, to Practice from Theory Professional Learning Action Network (the PT PLAN).

Education leadership review, volume 12, number 2 (october 2011)

NCPEA Education Leadership Review is a nationally refereed journal published two times a year, in Winter (April), and Fall (October) by the National Council of Professors ofEducational Administration. Editor: Kenneth Lane, Southeastern Louisiana University; Assistant Editor: Gerard Babo, Seton Hall University; Founding Editor: Theodore Creighton, Virginia Tech.

This manuscript has been peer-reviewed, accepted, and endorsed by the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration (NCPEA) as a significant contribution to the scholarship and practice of education administration. In addition to publication in the Connexions Content Commons, this module is published in the Education Leadership Review, Volume 12, Number 2 (October, 2011), ISSN 1532-0723. Formatted and edited in Connexions by Theodore Creighton and Brad Bizzell, Virginia Tech and Janet Tareilo, Stephen F. Austin State University.

Introduction

The effective use of education knowledge can accelerate and enhance nationwide efforts to eliminate achievement, proficiency and system-based gaps, but how do you go about converting research knowledge into every day practice? How can knowledge generated from research be developed, applied and effectively used in preK-12 public education?

This paper describes a promising professional learning model used to convert relevant education knowledge into every day practice and build instructional leadership and organization capacity. This model, to Practice from Theory Professional Learning Action Network ( the PT PLAN) was developed to support and guide the transformational work of school districts in the central region of California. This work benefits practitioners and researchers in education and other organizations who are looking for an effective approach in converting theory to practice and advances our understanding of research knowledge transfer in education.

Theoretical perspectives

The professional learning model used to convert research knowledge to practice was built on the theoretical underpinnings of knowledge utilization, closing the knowing-doing and system-based gaps, adult learning theory, communities of practice, skilled facilitation and coaching, and the use of quality processes and tools as an important leadership competency.

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Source:  OpenStax, Education leadership review, volume 12, number 2 (october 2011). OpenStax CNX. Sep 26, 2011 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11360/1.3
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