Quality Teaching Through Professional Development [Paperback]

This book is concerned with the conflict in United States schools between principals and teachers over teacher supervision. Many teachers are unhappy, regarding classroom supervision as a meaningless and intrusive ritual where all teachersregardless of experience and competencereceive the same superficial treatment. The solution advocated by the authors includes a more individualized, less clinical form of supervision that draws upon the best of current research on teaching and team leadership.This book is concerned with the conflict in United States schools between principals and teachers over teacher supervision. Many teachers are unhappy, regarding classroom supervision as a meaningless and intrusive ritual where all teachersregardless of experience and competencereceive the same superficial treatment. The solution advocated by the authors includes a more individualized, less clinical form of supervision that draws upon the best of current research on teaching and team leadership.Building the Knowledge Base for Quality Teaching
Developing the Learning Community
Effective Delivery of Supervisory Services
Supporting Productive Teachers
Inducting Novice Teachers
Providing Help to Marginal Teachers
Increasing Passive Teachers' Motivation
Fostering the Growth of Nonteaching Staff
Support Resources for Professional Growth