Observing Dimensions Of Learning In Classrooms And Schools

Author : John Brown
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 1416604790
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Observing Dimensions of Learning in Classrooms and Schools written by John Brown and published by ASCD. This book was released on 1995-11-15 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expands the use of ASCD's Dimensions of Learning (DoL) program to include not only teachers but also administrators who are observing and coaching teachers, central office administrators in districts using the DoL model as a catalyst for organizational change or restructuring, and individuals responsible for staff development. Includes three questionnaires for evaluating the extent of the school's current use of DoL, a "Productive Habits of Mind" checklist for students, and several checklists for observing teachers who are using the DoL model in their classrooms. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

Author : John L. Brown
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 0871202557
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Observing Dimensions of Learning in Classrooms and Schools written by John L. Brown and published by ASCD. This book was released on 1995 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expands the use of ASCD's Dimensions of Learning (DoL) program to include not only teachers but also administrators who are observing and coaching teachers, central office administrators in districts using the DoL model as a catalyst for organizational change or restructuring, and individuals responsible for staff development. Includes three questionnaires for evaluating the extent of the school's current use of DoL, a "Productive Habits of Mind" checklist for students, and several checklists for observing teachers who are using the DoL model in their classrooms.

Author : Matt O'Leary
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136316744
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Classroom Observation written by Matt O'Leary and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classroom Observation explores the pivotal role of lesson observation in the training, assessment and development of new and experienced teachers. Offering practical guidance and detailed insight on an aspect of training that is a source of anxiety for many teachers, this thought-provoking book offers a critical analysis of the place, role and nature of lesson observation in the lives of education professionals. Illustrated throughout with practical examples from a range of education settings, it considers observation as a means of assessing teaching and learning and also as a way of developing teachers’ skills and knowledge. Key topics include: The purposes and uses of lesson observation The socio-political and historical context in which lesson observation has developed Practical guidance on a range of observation models and methods Teacher autonomy and professional identity Performance management, professional standards and accountability Peer observation, self-observation and critical reflection Using video in lesson observation. Written for all student and practising teachers as well teacher educators and those engaged in educational research, Classroom Observation is an essential introduction to how we observe, why we observe and how it can be best used to improve teaching and learning.

Author : Sharon Vaughn
Publisher : Brookes Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Reading in the Classroom written by Sharon Vaughn and published by Brookes Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Each chapter examines the development of one system or method, describes its field testing, includes solid research on reliability and validity, weighs its strengths and limitations, and (in some cases) includes the actual tool discussed. A careful compilation of critical information, this book will help educational stakeholders choose the most effective systems and methods for assessing literacy outcomes, identifying methods that work, and highlighting directions for change."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Debra Eckerman Pitton
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 1483362035
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Mentoring Novice Teachers written by Debra Eckerman Pitton and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2006-04-28 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mentoring Novice Teachers is thorough, comprehensive, and well thought out. The author provides an important addition to the growing number of publications about mentoring. Its focus is on the content of mentor training and development. Content is conveyed in a constructivist mode through group dialogue, while at the same time allowing for individual reflection." —Hal Portner, Author, Mentoring New Teachers Deepen mentors′ awareness of effective practices for guiding novice teachers to success! How do we educate mentors so they are able to successfully work with novice teachers? Mentoring Novice Teachers examines roles in mentoring relationships, presents strategies that foster trust and open communication, and offers practical ideas for addressing the specific needs of novice teachers. This excellent, updated resource focuses on building the knowledge and skills mentors need to effectively support and guide new teachers as well as better understand the mentoring process. Reflections, discussion prompts, and role plays are incorporated throughout to increase mentors′ awareness and promote positive and effective interactions between mentors and beginning teachers. This second edition includes: Specific guidelines for facilitating a mentor training workshop Expanded coverage of mentoring strategies and processes Updated research about effective mentoring and communication A stronger focus on mentoring individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences This unique book blends theory and practice in a format that meets the needs of mentors and facilitates a powerful means of support for novice teachers.

Author : Trent Kaufman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111853932X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Transparent Teacher written by Trent Kaufman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new paradigm for teachers to open their classrooms and cultivate deep professional learning Teaching is an isolating profession. Most educators receive minimal feedback on their craft, typically limited to one or two short visits from the administrator each year. While some schools do encourage their teachers to observe peers, the usual protocol is for new teachers to watch the veteran, exemplary educators, but those less experienced educators could benefit immensely from having peers observe them in action. Teacher-Driven Observation is unique in that it places the observed teacher as leader of the work, the one who identifies a personal area for development, engages her colleagues in the collection of classroom data, and utilizes the data collected to inform her ongoing instruction. Offers a new model for collecting data to inform and improve individual instruction Includes a step-by-step process for implementing Teacher-Driven Observations Contains a comprehensive case study that clearly demonstrates the value of the Teacher-Driven Observation model This book outlines and illustrates a step-by-step process for breaking down professional isolation and cultivating opportunities for meaningful learning through the Teacher-Driven Observation process.

Author : Robert J. Marzano
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 1416609164
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book A Handbook for the Art and Science of Teaching written by Robert J. Marzano and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2009-06-15 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Handbook for the Art and Science of Teaching, Robert J. Marzano and John L. Brown help you explore and refine your instructional strategies, always with the goal of enhancing student achievement. As a companion volume to Marzano's The Art and Science of Teaching, the handbook is intended to be a guide for individual teachers, study groups, and professional developers working together to improve their teaching. It is organized into 25 modules, each related to one of the 10 design questions introduced in the earlier book. Each module begins with a series of reflection questions and concludes with a set of self-assessment questions that allow the reader to determine areas that might need further work. At the heart of each module are specific strategies for addressing the key components of effective teaching. Dozens of examples illustrate the strategies in action in elementary and secondary classrooms, in all subject areas. The strategies provide a thorough grounding in the science of teaching. How a teacher chooses to implement them constitutes the art of teaching. Both elements are necessary for improving student achievement and creating successful schools. For anyone committed to developing a wide range of teaching skills, this handbook is a welcome road map to best practices.

Author : Marcia Norton
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351387642
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book K-12 Case Studies for School Administrators written by Marcia Norton and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Case studies enable aspiring administrators to refine their reaction skills as well as their critical-thinking skills by responding to a multitude of problems in a short time. Originally published in 1998, the case studies in this book provide a broad-based overview of the kinds of real problems that schools were facing at the time. The problems administrators face on a daily basis vary in scope and complexity. Short cases provide opportunities to address, analyse, and resolve problems encountered in the real working environment. Students must actively engage in a process of inquiry and problem solving. This book can be used over several years according to the case studies selected for class use. This is a multicourse, multiyear action case-study text.

Author : Jeff Archer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111870200X
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Better Feedback for Better Teaching written by Jeff Archer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, research-based guide for ensuring trustworthy classroom observations that provide teachers with meaningful feedback Better Feedback for Better Teaching is an essential resource for school, district, and state, leaders committed to high-quality classroom observations. This practical guide outlines the knowledge and skills classroom observers need to identify and help develop effective teaching, and explains how leaders can best facilitate the development of classroom observers. The best way to ensure high quality instruction in every classroom is to provide teachers with accurate, constructive feedback on practices proven to enhance student learning. Skilled classroom observers help teachers do their best work, so that they can guide students to their greatest potential. Better Feedback for Better Teaching provides helpful, reliable strategies from leading experts and practitioners involved in the Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) project, which carried out one of the largest, most influential studies of classroom observations to date. Among the many topics covered, Better Feedback for Better Teaching describes how to: Build a shared vision of effective teacher feedback among observers Ensure a common understanding of a classroom observation tool Train observers to collect objective evidence from a lesson, efficiently and free of bias Leverage data to improve how observers are trained and supported This comprehensive resource includes helpful starting points, as well as tips to refine techniques and address new challenges. Each section combines clear explanations of key ideas with concrete, adaptable examples and strategies. Self-assessments are included to help you quickly rank current needs and find the most relevant solutions. Filled with valuable, practical tools, Better Feedback for Better Teaching helps educators cultivate high-quality classroom observations that improve teaching and learning.

Author : Eugene F. Provenzo
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Observing in Schools written by Eugene F. Provenzo and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2006 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering observation suggestions and forms to aid student observations, the text also includes both theoretical and practical information about observations.