Strategies for Leadership, Learning, & Collaboration
This book enables prospective and practising school and district leaders, teacher leaders, and other educational leaders to learn the skills needed to create collaborative learning communities in which high academic standards are achieved for all. Sullivan and Glanz put forth a framework centered on reflective practice that will help schools to ......
Secrets to supervising for instructional improvement! With continual emphasis on student outcomes and state and national standards, supervision of instruction is an indispensable function that inspires good teaching and promotes student learning. More than ever, effective supervision is vital to instructional improvement and this new edition of Supervision That Improves Teaching and Learning pinpoints the strategies and techniques that matter most. Susan Sullivan and Jeffrey Glanz approach supervision as a process for empowering teachers with "super-vision" to see and reflect upon their teaching in a non-judgmental way for improved instructional delivery. Fully updated and revised, this best-selling book features New observation tools centered on diversity and differentiated instruction Pairing tools for the same focus-one to observe the teacher and a second for the students New case studies on alternative approaches to supervision such as learning walks, lesson study, and book groups A new chapter on creating transformational change More on technology topics such as blogs, wikis, online and hybrid courses Scenarios highlighting English Language Learners and exceptional students Summary sheets and observation charts for use in the classroom Reflective microlabs to reinforce material and concepts Featuring 42 qualitative and quantitative observation tools, Supervision That Improves Teaching and Learning encourages hands-on development of essential supervision skills. "Sullivan and Glanz articulate a philosophy of supervision that puts student learning at the center, and puts the focus on talking about teaching (not teachers) in a deep and pragmatic way." -Jeremy Kahan, Assistant Principal Ida Crown Jewish High School Academy, Chicago, IL "This book will certainly prove to be useful as a guide for instructional leaders in both their on-going professional development as well as their daily practice tomorrow. It is not often that we have a book that is well grounded in the theory of instructional leadership while also being practical in its possible applications." -Zach Kelehear, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs College of Education, University of South Carolina
Teaching 101, one of the most comprehensive introductions to teaching available, is a book that inspires, encourages, and provides essential knowledge and skills for becoming an exceptional teacher at any level. Reader-friendly, easy to understand, and practical, this is a book from which youA ll learn and continue to reference throughout your career. The revised edition is packed with helpful hints and best practices covering essential topics and issues in todayA s classrooms, including: Differentiating instruction Lesson planning Classroom management Teaching to standards Grading and assessment Student achievement Literacy Study skill instruction Questioning techniques Cooperative learning Inclusion Technology as a teaching tool National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification Additional resources include questions and activities at the end of each chapter, essential readings for further study, key Web sites, and an engaging self-assessment instrument for reflection.
Teaching 101, one of the most comprehensive introductions to teaching available, is a book that inspires, encourages, and provides essential knowledge and skills for becoming an exceptional teacher at any level. Reader-friendly, easy to understand, and practical, this is a book from which youA ll learn and continue to reference throughout your career. The revised edition is packed with helpful hints and best practices covering essential topics and issues in todayA s classrooms, including: Differentiating instruction Lesson planning Classroom management Teaching to standards Grading and assessment Student achievement Literacy Study skill instruction Questioning techniques Cooperative learning Inclusion Technology as a teaching tool National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certification Additional resources include questions and activities at the end of each chapter, essential readings for further study, key Web sites, and an engaging self-assessment instrument for reflection.
Tips and tools to turn APs into VIPs! Long considered an under-appreciated and under-utilized position, the role of the assistant principal is finally getting the attention and respect it deserves. In this truly indispensable companion, current and prospective administrators will gain concrete suggestions and solutions to maximize their impact, ......
Tips and tools to turn APs into VIPs! Long considered an under-appreciated and under-utilized position, the role of the assistant principal is finally getting the attention and respect it deserves. In this truly indispensable companion, current and prospective administrators will gain concrete suggestions and solutions to maximize their impact, ......
Collaborate to alleviate stress and elevate success! The demands on today's principals can be overwhelming in their complexity. More than ever, it is critical for principals to engage in meaningful collaboration empowering staff, parents, community members, and students with a voice in making decisions and making a difference. By drawing on the collective wisdom of the school's stakeholders, principals can promote a sense of shared conviction and responsibility for heightened levels of success-and this guide will help you get there. It offers a proven three-phased collaborative leadership approach, covering best practices for: Team building-including 10 characteristics of successful teams, "25 Questions" exercise, and team assessments; Action research-highlighting the three forms of action research, plus steps for implementation; and Shared decision making-with emphasis on developing teacher leaders. This fifth volume of a seven-part leadership series features reader-friendly tools including: Insightful questionnaire and response analysis Case study with reflective questions "What You Should Know About" sections framing each chapter Self-Assessment resources "In-basket Simulations" exploring real-life examples
Set the tone for schoolwide success and watch student achievement soar! Heightened student achievement is cultivated in a safe, stimulating, and cooperative learning environment. This user-friendly guide provides principals ways to focus on creating a positive school climate and culture, realizing visionary leadership, embracing cultural diversity, and promoting school self-renewal. Both research based and rich with examples, this second volume of a seven-part series will instill confidence in new principals and renew the enthusiasm of veteran administrators. Its straightforward insights and proven best practices make it a one-stop resource for harnessing the power of school culture to boost morale and achievement while fostering a successful learning community schoolwide. This well-organized resource crystallizes key points for quick access and easy implementation through features such as: "Before We Get Started" questionnaire and response analysis Case study and accompanying reflective questions "What You Should Know About" section framing each chapter Self-assessment resource for determining effectiveness of cultural leadership Other titles in this leadership series:
The third in its series, What Every Principal Should Know About Ethical and Spiritual Leadership recognizes that effective headteachers possess a sound ethical and spiritual foundation in their leadership styles. Headteachers influence, promote and encourage the personal, academic and worldly learning potential in every individual - students, staff and parents alike. In this book, aspiring, new, and experienced headteachers will learn how to find the core values that drive their leadership, reflect on and renew the moral imperatives of the headship, and hone their abilities in resolving dilemmas in sound and ethical ways.
