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Talk About Teaching!: Leading Professional Conversations - C. Danielson
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Item specifics
- Condition
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9781412941419
- Subject Area
- Education, Business & Economics
- Publication Name
- Talk about Teaching! : Leading Professional Conversations
- Publisher
- Corwin Press
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Subject
- Leadership, Careers / General, Evaluation & Assessment, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Item Weight
- 12 Oz
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
1412941415
ISBN-13
9781412941419
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70448364
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Publication Name
Talk about Teaching! : Leading Professional Conversations
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Subject
Leadership, Careers / General, Evaluation & Assessment, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Education, Business & Economics
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2008-039399
Reviews
Danielson'e(tm)s work is right on target. She addresses how to make certain that teachers are coaching one another, sharing practices, and assuming the role of leadership in schools across the country. This book is a wonderful companion to her work on teacher evaluation., Danielson's work is right on target. She addresses how to make certain that teachers are coaching one another, sharing practices, and assuming the role of leadership in schools across the country. This book is a wonderful companion to her work on teacher evaluation., Instructional leadership is totally dependent onthe fine art of successful communication. Danielson has provided a tool through which principals and teachers can participate in purposeful exchanges to support valued learning. Through her guidance, conversations can support reflections, relationships, and a brand new culture., This is a rare educational book that captures between two covers both the scholarship and the soul of teaching. It is based on the simple premise that thoughtful conversations can change educational practice but don't be fooled into thinking the book is simplistic. It asks leaders to guide those conversations based on their own deep understanding of the art and science of teaching, and it makes explicit and accessible what that means., This is a rare educational book that captures between two covers both the scholarship and the soul of teaching. It is based on the simple premise that thoughtful conversations can change educational practice--but don't be fooled into thinking the book is simplistic. It asks leaders to guide those conversations based on their own deep understanding of the art and science of teaching, and it makes explicit and accessible what that means., Includes many insights and techniques for helping teachers learn about their profession and their practices. This seminal text serves as an introduction to conversations that will prompt teachers to better understand what they are doing in the classroom., This is a rare educational book that captures between two covers both the scholarship and the soul of teaching. It is based on the simple premise that thoughtful conversations can change educational practice-but don't be fooled into thinking the book is simplistic. It asks leaders to guide those conversations based on their own deep understanding of the art and science of teaching, and it makes explicit and accessible what that means., Danielson's book is groundbreaking work on the professional conversations that improve teacher learning. She expertly conveys the value of these conversations in challenging teachers to think in new ways about their work. This tour de force is a blueprint for improving practice and is required reading for all educational leaders., Danielsone(tm)s work is right on target. She addresses how to make certain that teachers are coaching one another, sharing practices, and assuming the role of leadership in schools across the country. This book is a wonderful companion to her work on teacher evaluation., Instructional leadership is totally dependent on the fine art of successful communication. Danielson has provided a tool through which principals and teachers can participate in purposeful exchanges to support valued learning. Through her guidance, conversations can support reflections, relationships, and a brand new culture., The continuous enhancement of instruction is the most critical role for any school administrator. This valuable book helps educational leaders better understand and become more skillful in conducting conversations about the craft of teaching and the science of learning. In time and with practice, more effective instruction will result and benefits to students' learning will accrue., Instructional leadership is totally dependent on the fine art of successful communication. Danielson has provided a tool through which principals and teachers can participate in purposeful exchanges to support valued learning. Through her guidance, conversations can support reflections, relationships, and a brand new culture., An interesting and unique approach to enhancing dialogue about reflective practice. This book stimulates fresh thinking about teaching and leadership that will have positive effects on the classroom. As always, Charlotte Danielson has much to contribute to the dialogue on education., "This is a rare educational book that captures between two covers both the scholarship and the soul of teaching. It is based on the simple premise that thoughtful conversations can change educational practice'e"but don'e(tm)t be fooled into thinking the book is simplistic. It asks leaders to guide those conversations based on their own deep understanding of the art and science of teaching, and it makes explicit and accessible what that means.", "This is a rare educational book that captures between two covers both the scholarship and the soul of teaching. It is based on the simple premise that thoughtful conversations can change educational practicee"but done(tm)t be fooled into thinking the book is simplistic. It asks leaders to guide those conversations based on their own deep understanding of the art and science of teaching, and it makes explicit and accessible what that means."
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
371.102
Table Of Content
AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPreface1. Why Professional Conversation? The Imperative for Improvement in Teaching The Nature of Teacher Learning Promoting Professional Learning Through Conversation Assumptions Underlying Professional Conversations Summary2. Power and Leadership in Schools Overview The Reality of Power Reconciling Power and Leadership Summary3. The Big Ideas That Shape Professional Conversations What Constitutes Important Learning? What Causes Learning? How Are Students Motivated? The Merging of All These Ideas Summary4. The Topics for Conversations Power, Leadership, and the "Big Ideas" Clarity of Purpose Rigorous Learning Tasks and Assignments High Levels of Energy and Student Engagement A Safe and Challenging Environment Smooth Organization and Management Implementation of School or District Initiatives Summary5. Conversation Skills Setting the Tone for Conversation Linguistic Skills Paraphrasing Summary6. Informal Professional Conversations Purpose Settings for Professional Conversations Coach: Non-Tenured Teacher and a Supervisor Coach: Tenured Teacher and a Non-Supervisory Colleague Coach: Tenured Teacher and a Supervisor Procedure Summary7. Implementation Issues Finding Time for Conversation Communicating the Purpose Establishing Trust Forging Understanding and Consensus on the "Big Ideas" Elaborating the "Topics for Conversation" Summary8. Conversation Activities for Implementation Establishing the Foundation Communicating the Purpose Conversation Activity #1: Establishing the Contributors to Student Learning Conversation Activity #2: The Principal's Role in Promoting Good Teaching Establishing Trust Conversation Activity #1: Identifying an Environment of Poor Levels of Trust Conversation Activity #2: Creating and Enhancing a Trusting Environment Conversation Activity #3: Creating an Action Plan for Trust The Big Ideas: Considering High-Level Learning Conversation Activity #1: Reflecting on One's Own Recent Learning Conversation Activity #2: Thinking About the Changing World Conversation Activity #3: Ensuring Important Learning How Do People Learn? Conversation Activity #1: Summarizing Observations From Personal Experience Conversation Activity #2: Reflecting on One's Own Learning Worthwhile Learning Experiences Conversation Activity #1: Reflecting on the Characteristics of Children's Learning Human Motivation Conversation Activity #1: Considering Adult Motivation Conversation Activity #2: Considering Student Motivation Topics for Conversation Discussion Questions #1-#6: Considering the Topics for Conversation SummaryReferencesIndex
Synopsis
Help teachers improve their practice by holding rewarding professional conversations! This breakthrough work from renowned educator Charlotte Danielson helps school leaders understand the value of reflective, informal professional conversations in promoting a positive environment of inquiry, support, and teacher development. Organized around the "big ideas" of successful teaching, this guidebook: Explains the critical function of informal professional conversations in ongoing teacher learning Explores the interaction of power and leadership in schools Outlines the conversation skills that school leaders need to initiate and engage in successful conversations Includes "mental maps," sample topics, and conversation activities, Written by a renowned educator, this breakthrough work helps leaders understand the value of professional conversations in promoting reflection, inquiry, support, and ongoing teacher development, This breakthrough work helpsáschool leaders understand the value and power of informal conversations with instructors to promote teacher learning, improve classroom teaching, and increase learner achievement. Administrators will find mental maps and practical tools to promote meaningful professional conversations about instructional practice. After the Classroom Walkthrough:Explains the critical function of informal professional conversations in supporting ongoing teacher learningExplores the interaction of power and leadership in schoolsOutlines the conversation skills needed by school leaders to conduct these pivotal conversationsProvides guidance for initiating and leading professional conversations
LC Classification Number
LB1025.3.D36 2009
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