Talk About Teaching!: Leading Professional Conversations - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412941415 ISBN 13: 9781412941419

Publisher: Corwin, 2009

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author:

Charlotte Danielson is a former economist and an educational consultant based in Princeton, New Jersey. She has taught at all levels, from kindergarten through college, and has worked as an administrator, a curriculum director, and a staff developer. In her consulting work, Ms Danielson has specialized in aspects of teacher quality and evaluation, curriculum planning, performance assessment, and professional development.

In addition to working as a teacher and administrator, Ms Danielson has served as a consultant to hundreds of districts, universities, intermediate agencies, and state departments of education in virtually every state and in many other countries. This work has ranged from the training of practitioners in aspects of instruction and assessment, the design of instruments and procedures for teacher evaluation, to keynote presentations at major conferences.

Now Charlotte Danielson is offering her expertise in an online professional development course!

Review:

"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." Author: Carol Ann Tomlinson, Parish Professor and Chair of Educational Leadership, Foundations, and Policy Published On: 2008-07-08

"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." Author: James Raths, Professor of Education Published On: 2008-07-29

"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." Author: Bena Kallick, Educational Consultant Published On: 2008-07-29

"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." Author: John E. Deasy, Superintendent Published On: 2008-08-11

"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." Author: Arthur L. Costa, Professor Emeritus Published On: 2008-08-18

"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." Author: Daniel C. Page, Manager of Professional Development and Secondary Education Published On: 2008-08-18

"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." Author: Joan Weber, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Administrative Services Published On: 2009-03-10

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1412941415
• ISBN 13: 9781412941419
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160
• Editor: Danielson Charlotte F.