1. Talk about Teaching! : Leading Professional Conversations by Charlotte Danielson

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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

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Publisher
Corwin Press
ISBN-10
1412941415
ISBN-13
9781412941419
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70448364

Product Key Features

Author
Charlotte F. Danielson
Publication Name
Talk about Teaching! : Leading Professional Conversations
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
160 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
12 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Lb1025.3.D36 2009
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., "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.", 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 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."
Table of Content
AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPreface1. Why Professional Conversation?The Imperative for Improvement in TeachingThe Nature of Teacher LearningPromoting Professional Learning Through ConversationAssumptions Underlying Professional ConversationsSummary2. Power and Leadership in SchoolsOverviewThe Reality of PowerReconciling Power and LeadershipSummary3. The Big Ideas That Shape Professional ConversationsWhat Constitutes Important Learning?What Causes Learning?How Are Students Motivated?The Merging of All These IdeasSummary4. The Topics for ConversationsPower, Leadership, and the "Big Ideas"Clarity of PurposeRigorous Learning Tasks and AssignmentsHigh Levels of Energy and Student EngagementA Safe and Challenging EnvironmentSmooth Organization and ManagementImplementation of School or District InitiativesSummary5. Conversation SkillsSetting the Tone for ConversationLinguistic SkillsParaphrasingSummary6. Informal Professional ConversationsPurposeSettings for Professional ConversationsCoach: Non-Tenured Teacher and a SupervisorCoach: Tenured Teacher and a Non-Supervisory ColleagueCoach: Tenured Teacher and a SupervisorProcedureSummary7. Implementation IssuesFinding Time for ConversationCommunicating the PurposeEstablishing TrustForging Understanding and Consensus on the "Big Ideas"Elaborating the "Topics for Conversation"Summary8. Conversation Activities for ImplementationEstablishing the FoundationCommunicating the PurposeConversation Activity #1: Establishing the Contributors to Student LearningConversation Activity #2: The Principal's Role in Promoting Good TeachingEstablishing TrustConversation Activity #1: Identifying an Environment of Poor Levels of TrustConversation Activity #2: Creating and Enhancing a Trusting EnvironmentConversation Activity #3: Creating an Action Plan for TrustThe Big Ideas: Considering High-Level LearningConversation Activity #1: Reflecting on One's Own Recent LearningConversation Activity #2: Thinking About the Changing WorldConversation Activity #3: Ensuring Important LearningHow Do People Learn?Conversation Activity #1: Summarizing Observations From Personal ExperienceConversation Activity #2: Reflecting on One's Own LearningWorthwhile Learning ExperiencesConversation Activity #1: Reflecting on the Characteristics of Children's LearningHuman MotivationConversation Activity #1: Considering Adult MotivationConversation Activity #2: Considering Student MotivationTopics for ConversationDiscussion Questions #1-#6: Considering the Topics for ConversationSummaryReferencesIndex
Copyright Date
2009
Target Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Topic
Leadership, Careers / General, Evaluation & Assessment, Teaching Methods & Materials / General
Lccn
2008-039399
Dewey Decimal
371.102
Dewey Edition
22