
Secondary Lenses on Learning Facilitator's Kit
Team Leadership for Mathematics in Middle and High Schools
Corwin Press Inc
1st Edition
Published on 13. August 2009
Book
424 pages
978-1-4129-7281-9 (ISBN)
Description
'I have seen the enthusiastic response of district leaders to the Secondary Lenses on Learning program. Administrators and other school leaders are thirsty for help to think through the issues they face. In particular, they appreciate the help Secondary Lenses offers with collecting and analyzing data that will allow them to make informed decisions'-Deborah Shifter, Director, Mathematics Leadership Program, Education Development Center
'Mathematics-specific leadership materials for diverse leadership teams have not existed heretofore. These materials not only fill this important niche, but do so with a thoughtful, well-designed series of learning activities built on a foundation of important ideas essential to improving mathematics learning and teaching. The facilitator supports are extraordinary in their detail, allowing facilitators to shape activities to address the needs of their group'-Judy Mumme, Senior Project Director, WestEd
Create a successful mathematics leadership team to help all students realize their full potential!
The Secondary Lenses on Learning professional development programme helps leaders from a range of administrative and instructional roles provide strategic and coherent leadership for mathematics programmes. The authors provide a comprehensive package that contains everything needed to offer this seminar. Over the course of six nationally field-tested learning sessions, school and district leaders will:
- Explore concepts in middle and high school algebra as a window into content, instruction, and assessment
- Assess the strengths and needs of their mathematics programs, set goals, and generate plans for ongoing improvement
- Engage in extended explorations and conversations through readings, problem-based activities, cases, and videos
Participants in this innovative, new programme will deepen their understanding of research-based practices associated with improved student learning and achievement in secondary mathematics and position their leadership teams to address necessary changes at the classroom level and in schoolwide systems.
Includes: Facilitator's Guide, DVD (video clips, handouts, PowerPoint slides), Participant Book
'Mathematics-specific leadership materials for diverse leadership teams have not existed heretofore. These materials not only fill this important niche, but do so with a thoughtful, well-designed series of learning activities built on a foundation of important ideas essential to improving mathematics learning and teaching. The facilitator supports are extraordinary in their detail, allowing facilitators to shape activities to address the needs of their group'-Judy Mumme, Senior Project Director, WestEd
Create a successful mathematics leadership team to help all students realize their full potential!
The Secondary Lenses on Learning professional development programme helps leaders from a range of administrative and instructional roles provide strategic and coherent leadership for mathematics programmes. The authors provide a comprehensive package that contains everything needed to offer this seminar. Over the course of six nationally field-tested learning sessions, school and district leaders will:
- Explore concepts in middle and high school algebra as a window into content, instruction, and assessment
- Assess the strengths and needs of their mathematics programs, set goals, and generate plans for ongoing improvement
- Engage in extended explorations and conversations through readings, problem-based activities, cases, and videos
Participants in this innovative, new programme will deepen their understanding of research-based practices associated with improved student learning and achievement in secondary mathematics and position their leadership teams to address necessary changes at the classroom level and in schoolwide systems.
Includes: Facilitator's Guide, DVD (video clips, handouts, PowerPoint slides), Participant Book
Reviews / Votes
"I have seen the enthusiastic response of district leaders to the Secondary Lenses on Learning program. Administrators and other school leaders are thirsty for help to think through the issues they face. In particular, they appreciate the help Secondary Lenses offers with collecting and analyzing data that will allow them to make informed decisions." -- Deborah Schifter, Principal Research Scientist "Mathematics-specific leadership materials for diverse leadership teams have not existed heretofore. These materials not only fill this important niche, but do so with a thoughtful, well-designed series of learning activities built on a foundation of important ideas essential to improving mathematics learning and teaching. The facilitator supports are extraordinary in their detail, allowing facilitators to shape activities to address the needs of their group." -- Judy Mumme, Senior Project Director "The readings in each session bring current research and knowledge into the seminar. They are relevant, accessible, and thought provoking. The video clips provide glimpses into real middle and high school classrooms with diverse students, inviting participants to reflect on the possibilities for all students. The focus questions push the participants to think deeply and to examine their own beliefs and attitudes. From a professional development provider's perspective, these materials lend themselves to working with schools across a region or within a single school division. These materials can easily be used as the core of a graduate course for school-based mathematics leadership teams." -- Vickie Inge, Director of Mathematics Outreach "There are few materials to choose from when it comes to outreach efforts with high schools. What is so exciting about the Secondary Lenses on Learning materials is how the process brings together a team to collect and analyze data and form an action plan." -- Dan Chazan, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction "Repeatedly, we find the success of professional development in schools and school systems correlates directly to two key factors: 1) the establishment of sustained, high-functioning professional communities of teachers and school leaders who share a vision and goals for reform and whose professional learning is contextualized in the everyday, authentic work of mathematics learning, teaching, and leadership; 2) the participation of school leaders in ongoing content-based leadership development. The Secondary Lenses on Learning materials address these two factors in particularly powerful ways and will be a mainstay of our work with leadership teams. To quote the principal from one school team that participated in our pilot program: 'Unlike most schools in the state, my school saw growth in our mathematics student achievement this year. The Secondary Lenses on Learning seminar was extremely valuable in improving skills for staff and learning for students.'" -- Linda Foreman, DirectorMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Publishing group
SAGE Publications Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
2470 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-7281-9 (9781412972819)
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Persons
Steven R. Benson is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he teaches a variety of mathematics content courses for traditional undergraduate students and in-service mathematics teachers. Before joining the Lesley faculty, Dr. Benson was a Research Scientist at Education Development Center, Inc., where he was involved in a wide variety of projects, most of which involved the development of curricula for mathematics students and teachers. He has also facilitated preservice and in-service teacher professional development workshops across the U.S. and internationally (including serving as consultant to the Ministry of Education in Azerbaijan), directed a research project investigating the genesis and development of mathematical talent in Mathematical Olympians, and edited the problem calendar section of the Mathematics Teacher journal published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Prior to joining the EDC staff in June 2000, he held mathematics faculty positions at St. Olaf College, Santa Clara University, University of New Hampshire, and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and is currently a co-director of the Master of Science for Teachers program at the University of New Hampshire. He received his PhD from the University of Illinois, working under the direction of Leon McCulloh in algebraic number theory.
Content
Foreword - Virginia C. Stimpson
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
I. Why Is This Program Needed?
II. What Is Secondary Lenses on Learning?
III. How to Use the Secondary Lenses on Learning Materials
IV. Overview of the Content of Secondary Lenses on Learning Sessions
V. Overview of the DATA Strand
VI. How Might Secondary Lenses on Learning Help You? How Have Others Benefited?
Sessions
1. What Does It Mean to Know Algebra? (Content)
2. What Does High-Quality Instruction Look Like? (Instruction)
3. How Can Assessment Support Learning and Instruction? (Formative Assessment)
4. How Can We Hold High Expectations and Provide Strong Support for All Students? (Equitable Practices)
5. How Can Professional Development Enable Teachers to Improve Student Achievement? (Practice-Based Professional Development)
6. How Can School Leaders Advance Their Mathematics Program Toward Success for All? (Mathematics Improvement Process)
Appendices
A. Setting Norms and Values for the Seminar
B. Using an Instructional Model
C. Working With Problem-Based Mathematics Tasks From Early Algebra
D. Viewing Video Clips of Teachers and Students at Work
E. Working With the Secondary Lenses on Learning Observation and Reflection Guide
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
I. Why Is This Program Needed?
II. What Is Secondary Lenses on Learning?
III. How to Use the Secondary Lenses on Learning Materials
IV. Overview of the Content of Secondary Lenses on Learning Sessions
V. Overview of the DATA Strand
VI. How Might Secondary Lenses on Learning Help You? How Have Others Benefited?
Sessions
1. What Does It Mean to Know Algebra? (Content)
2. What Does High-Quality Instruction Look Like? (Instruction)
3. How Can Assessment Support Learning and Instruction? (Formative Assessment)
4. How Can We Hold High Expectations and Provide Strong Support for All Students? (Equitable Practices)
5. How Can Professional Development Enable Teachers to Improve Student Achievement? (Practice-Based Professional Development)
6. How Can School Leaders Advance Their Mathematics Program Toward Success for All? (Mathematics Improvement Process)
Appendices
A. Setting Norms and Values for the Seminar
B. Using an Instructional Model
C. Working With Problem-Based Mathematics Tasks From Early Algebra
D. Viewing Video Clips of Teachers and Students at Work
E. Working With the Secondary Lenses on Learning Observation and Reflection Guide