Improving Teacher Development and Evaluation (A Marzano Resources guide to increased professional growth through observation and reflection)

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Teachers cannot become great unless they are given the time, support, and tools to grow in their professional practice. Written for teachers, coaches, and educational leaders, this resource offers a paradigm-shifting approach to teacher development and evaluation. The authors share research-backed steps for improvement, outline the principles for successful observation, and offer extensive protocols designed to help readers fully implement the book's recommendations. Use this resource to support teacher growth and reliably evaluate educator performance Recognize the failure of past teacher evaluation efforts and its relationship with stagnant teacher development. Understand why the professional growth of teachers is vital to the well-being of the educational system. Discover the beneficial influence of teacher self-reflection and self-rating on elements of effective instruction. Restructure systems of classroom observation and evaluation to improve their effectiveness and encourage teacher development. Contents: Introduction Part I: Improving Teacher Development Chapter 1: Understanding Expertise Chapter 2: Reflecting on Teaching Chapter 3: Coaching Teaching Part II: Improving Teacher Evaluation Chapter 4: The Perils of Observing Teaching Chapter 5: Principles for Successful Classroom Observations Chapter 6: The New Paradigm for Teacher Evaluation Appendix A: Teacher Self-Rating Scales for the Forty-Three Elements of the NASOT Model Appendix B: Design Area Observational Scales Appendix C: Tracking Form for Teacher Reflection Appendix D: Tracking Form for Design Areas, Observational Categories, and Elements
ASIN: 1943360294
VSKU: DBV.1943360294.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Robert J. Marzano|Cameron L. Rains|Philip B. Warrick|Julia A. Simms
Binding: Perfect
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Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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