Supervision that improves teaching : strategies and techniques
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Supervision that improves teaching : strategies and techniques
Corwin Press, c2005
2nd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-206) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Supervision That Improves Teaching, Second Edition is a practical guide to improving classroom instruction. This book is user-friendly and based on research and tested strategies and techniques. It intends to assist readers in developing his or her platforms with the use of summary sheets and observation charts provided throughout the book. The book offers future education leaders supervisory strategies and techniques necessary to promote teaching and learning. It brings forth the goal of supervision in attaining and facilitating the process of instructional excellence in schools through curriculum and staff development, action research, and assessments.
Table of Contents
Foreword to the Second Edition - Jo Blase
Foreword to the First Edition - Karen F. Osterman
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
A Brief Note to Instructors
1. The Changing Context of Supervision
Supervision Situation
The Value of History
The Historical Context
Understanding the History of Supervision
Implications for the Practice of Supervision
Conclusion
Appendix 1-A
Appendix 1-B
Appendix 1-C
2. Three Interpersonal Approaches to Supervision
How We Learn
Listening, Reflecting, and Clarifying Techniques
Reflective Practice
Approaches to Providing Feedback
Guidelines for Reflective Practice
Reflective Practice
Summary
3. Observation Tools and Techniques
Supervision Scenario
Ten Guidelines of Observation
Fourteen Tools and Techniques for Observation
Quantitative Observation Tools
Qualitative Observation Tools
Summary
Conclusion
4. An Introduction to Clinical Supervision
A Definition of Clinical Supervision
The Clinical Supervision Cycle
Conclusion
5. Alternative Approaches: Case Studies and Implementation Guidelines
Cognitive Coaching
Mentoring
Peer Coaching
Portfolios for Differentiated Supervision
Peer Assessment: Selection, Support, and Evaluation
Action Research
Conclusion
6. Supervision to Improve Classroom Instruction: Next Steps
Next Steps
"For Me, Personally": My Supervisory Platform
Conclusion-or Just a Beginning?
Resource A: Microlab Guidelines
Resource B: Fishbowl Guidelines
Resource C: Observation Practical Sheets
References
Index
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