Teachers cannot make classrooms stimulating for students unless schools are places of learning for teachers. Administrators cannot make schools stimulating unless continuous learning and improvement define the core work patterns of each educational setting, and everyone focuses on assisting the learning of others at each successive level.

A program of research, development, and evaluation on learning teams was carried out by successive teams of researchers and practitioners.

We define learning teams as small role-similar or job-a-like groups of educators (n = 5 to 6) which that meet two or more times a month to collaborate on improving classroom teaching and student learning.

Our program of research and its theory of action drew on theories and empirical studies of learning teams and professional learning communities. Publications and reports include formative and summative evaluations, and a detailed case study.

Based on this program of research, Achievement Solutions at Pearson is providing a learning teams program for schools, districts, and states.

For information on the research program, contact:
Ronald Gallimore, Ph.D.
Bill Saunders, Ph.D.

For information on the Achievement Solutions program, please contact Ms. Gina Porterfield at 310-795-1229 or gina.porterfield@pearson.com.

Definition of Learning Teams
Theory of Action
Objectives for a Learning Teams School
History of Our Learning Teams Research
Theoretical & Empirical Background
Summative Evaluation
Formative Evaluation
Case Study of a Learning Teams School

Pearson’s Learning Teams Program