Instructional Leadership
A Learning-Centered Guide
Published on 13. May 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
372 pages
978-0-205-35497-9 (ISBN)
Description
This text goes beyond traditional supervision books and assumes that teachers and principals must work as colleagues to improve teaching and learning in schools.
Traditional supervision in which the principal rates the effectiveness of teachers is an outmoded concept. This is the first text of its kind, written for principals and other instructional leaders to help them understand current theories of teaching and learning as well as the practical curriculum applications of these perspectives. This text uses a learning-centered approach that emphasizes making decisions that support student learning. This text addresses the critical aspects of the teaching-learning process-student differences, learning, student motivation, teaching, classroom management, assessing student learning, and assessing and changing school climate and culture. Each chapter is grounded in the latest research and theory in that area and provides specific suggestions for applying that knowledge to practice.
Traditional supervision in which the principal rates the effectiveness of teachers is an outmoded concept. This is the first text of its kind, written for principals and other instructional leaders to help them understand current theories of teaching and learning as well as the practical curriculum applications of these perspectives. This text uses a learning-centered approach that emphasizes making decisions that support student learning. This text addresses the critical aspects of the teaching-learning process-student differences, learning, student motivation, teaching, classroom management, assessing student learning, and assessing and changing school climate and culture. Each chapter is grounded in the latest research and theory in that area and provides specific suggestions for applying that knowledge to practice.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
572 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-35497-9 (9780205354979)
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Content
Every chapter begins with "Preview: Key Points" and "Leadership Challenge," each chapter ends with "Summary," "Key Terms," "Some Ideas for Your Portfolio," and "Instructional Leaders Toolbox."
1. Introduction to Teaching anD Learning.
The Role of the Instructional Leader.
Student Differences.
Learning.
Motivation.
Teaching.
Classroom Management.
Assessing Student Learning.
Assessing and Changing School Culture and Climate.
2. Students.
Todays Multicultural Classrooms.
Creating Culturally Compatible Classrooms.
Gender Differences in the Classroom.
Individual Differences in Intelligence.
Ability Differences in Teaching.
Students with Learning Challenges.
3. Learning.
What Is Learning?
Behavioral View of Learning.
Teaching Applications of Behavioral Theories.
Cognitive Views of Learning.
Cognitive Contributions to Learning Strategies and Tactics.
Constructivist Theories of Learning.
Teaching Applications of Constructivist Perspectives.
4. Motivation.
Motivation-A Definition.
Goals and Motivation.
Needs and Motivation.
Attributions, Beliefs, and Motivation.
Interests and Emotions.
Strategies to Encourage Motivation and Thoughtful Learning.
5. Teaching.
What Is a Good Teacher?
The First Step: Planning.
Successful Teaching: Focus on the Teacher.
Teaching for Understanding: Focus on the Subject.
Beyond Models of Outstanding Teaching.
Cautions: Wheres the Learning?
6. Classroom Management.
Organizing the Learning Environment.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Some Research Results.
Getting Started: The First Weeks of Class.
Creating a Learning Community.
Maintaining a Good Learning Environment.
Dealing with Discipline Problems.
The Need for Communication.
Designing Motivating Learning Environment on Target for Learning.
7. Assessing Student Learning.
Evaluation, Measurement, and Assessment.
What Do Test Scores Mean?
Types of Standardized Tests.
Issues in Standardized Testing.
New Directions in Standardized Testing and Classroom Assessment.
Effects of Grades and Grading on Students.
8. Assessing and Changing School Culture and Climate.
Organizational Culture.
Organizational Climate.
Organizational Climate: Healthy to Unhealthy.
Collective Efficacy.
Changing School Climate.
1. Introduction to Teaching anD Learning.
The Role of the Instructional Leader.
Student Differences.
Learning.
Motivation.
Teaching.
Classroom Management.
Assessing Student Learning.
Assessing and Changing School Culture and Climate.
2. Students.
Todays Multicultural Classrooms.
Creating Culturally Compatible Classrooms.
Gender Differences in the Classroom.
Individual Differences in Intelligence.
Ability Differences in Teaching.
Students with Learning Challenges.
3. Learning.
What Is Learning?
Behavioral View of Learning.
Teaching Applications of Behavioral Theories.
Cognitive Views of Learning.
Cognitive Contributions to Learning Strategies and Tactics.
Constructivist Theories of Learning.
Teaching Applications of Constructivist Perspectives.
4. Motivation.
Motivation-A Definition.
Goals and Motivation.
Needs and Motivation.
Attributions, Beliefs, and Motivation.
Interests and Emotions.
Strategies to Encourage Motivation and Thoughtful Learning.
5. Teaching.
What Is a Good Teacher?
The First Step: Planning.
Successful Teaching: Focus on the Teacher.
Teaching for Understanding: Focus on the Subject.
Beyond Models of Outstanding Teaching.
Cautions: Wheres the Learning?
6. Classroom Management.
Organizing the Learning Environment.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Some Research Results.
Getting Started: The First Weeks of Class.
Creating a Learning Community.
Maintaining a Good Learning Environment.
Dealing with Discipline Problems.
The Need for Communication.
Designing Motivating Learning Environment on Target for Learning.
7. Assessing Student Learning.
Evaluation, Measurement, and Assessment.
What Do Test Scores Mean?
Types of Standardized Tests.
Issues in Standardized Testing.
New Directions in Standardized Testing and Classroom Assessment.
Effects of Grades and Grading on Students.
8. Assessing and Changing School Culture and Climate.
Organizational Culture.
Organizational Climate.
Organizational Climate: Healthy to Unhealthy.
Collective Efficacy.
Changing School Climate.