Closing the Teaching Gap
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Description
Instructional leadership begins in the classroom
Donald B. Bartalo reveals the experiences of school leaders and teachers who have discovered that meaningful school improvement does not necessarily come from the top—it comes from effective teaching and leaders who support it. Based on eight fundamental tenets, the text features a clear how-to process, success stories, and methods for bridging the teaching gap between the kinds of teaching needed for the 21st century and that which is found in most schools. Special features include:
- An interactive writing style that "coaches" educators
- Powerful "what to do" and "how to do it" tools
- Case illustrations and success stories
- Protocols for leading collaborative inquiry
- Journal reflections
- Leadership team activities
This practical guide's step-by-step approach is easy to follow, research-based, and steeped in common sense. Closing the Teaching Gap is the next best thing to having a seasoned coach give you the playbook for becoming a successful instructional leader.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Preface
Preface
Introduction
- Eight Fundamental Tenets for an Instructional Leader
- Connecting Your Work and Experience
- About the Book
- Learning Extensions
- About the Author
- Bridge to Chapter 1
- 1. The "Teaching Gap"
- What is the Teaching Gap?
- Lessons from the Teaching Gap
- Reinforcing the Need to Close the Teaching Gap
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 2
- 2. Doing the Right Things
- Data Informed, Not Data Driven
- Developing Credibility
- Finding Strengths in Others
- Getting Into Classrooms
- Knowledge, Not Packaged Programs
- Learning from Master Teachers
- Learning from Students
- Not Enough Time?
- Try It in the Classroom
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 3
- 3. Creating Better Learning Opportunities for Students
- Teaching Methods and Learning Opportunities
- How Do Students Learn Best?
- Methods vs. Beliefs
- The Culture of Teaching
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 4
- 4. Helping Teachers Learn More About Teaching
- Introduction
- What is Good Teaching?
- Selecting the Best Teaching Methods
- Mirror on Their Practice
- Peer Review of Teaching
- Peer Observations
- Teacher-Led Teaching Circles
- Teacher-Led Lesson Study
- Teacher-Led Learning and Improvement
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 5
- 5. Successfully Leading Instructional Change
- Introduction
- Aligning Practice and Beliefs
- Changing Methods Where Students are Not Succeeding
- Developing a “Theory of Action” Perspective
- Leading Change Perceived to be Second Order
- Overcoming Resistance to Desired Instructional Change
- Strengthening Instruction
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 6
- 6. Developing Yourself as an Instructional Leader
- The Story of an Instructional Leader
- Introduction
- Who Am I?
- Connect, Not Just Communicate
- Persuading and Inspiring
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Reacting to Assessments and Standards-Based Accountability
- Leading in a Time of Transition
- The Need for Courage
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 7
- 7. Shared Instructional Leadership
- Introduction
- Strengthening Shared Instructional Leadership
- Grade and Department Level
- Collaboration
- Working Relationships
- Shared Instructional Leadership in Action
- Aligned Instructional Leadership Team for School Improvement
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 8
- 8. Closing the Teaching Gap
- Learning from Success Stories
- When is Good Instructional Leadership Going On?
- Leverage Your Strengths
- Closing the Teaching Gap
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Final Reflection
Answers to In-Your-Head Quizzes
Answers to In-Your-Head Quizzes
References
References
Recommended Books and Publications
Recommended Books and Publications
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
Instructional leadership begins in the classroom
Donald B. Bartalo reveals the experiences of school leaders and teachers who have discovered that meaningful school improvement does not necessarily come from the top—it comes from effective teaching and leaders who support it. Based on eight fundamental tenets, the text features a clear how-to process, success stories, and methods for bridging the teaching gap between the kinds of teaching needed for the 21st century and that which is found in most schools. Special features include:
- An interactive writing style that "coaches" educators
- Powerful "what to do" and "how to do it" tools
- Case illustrations and success stories
- Protocols for leading collaborative inquiry
- Journal reflections
- Leadership team activities
This practical guide's step-by-step approach is easy to follow, research-based, and steeped in common sense. Closing the Teaching Gap is the next best thing to having a seasoned coach give you the playbook for becoming a successful instructional leader.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Preface
Preface
Introduction
- Eight Fundamental Tenets for an Instructional Leader
- Connecting Your Work and Experience
- About the Book
- Learning Extensions
- About the Author
- Bridge to Chapter 1
- 1. The "Teaching Gap"
- What is the Teaching Gap?
- Lessons from the Teaching Gap
- Reinforcing the Need to Close the Teaching Gap
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 2
- 2. Doing the Right Things
- Data Informed, Not Data Driven
- Developing Credibility
- Finding Strengths in Others
- Getting Into Classrooms
- Knowledge, Not Packaged Programs
- Learning from Master Teachers
- Learning from Students
- Not Enough Time?
- Try It in the Classroom
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 3
- 3. Creating Better Learning Opportunities for Students
- Teaching Methods and Learning Opportunities
- How Do Students Learn Best?
- Methods vs. Beliefs
- The Culture of Teaching
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 4
- 4. Helping Teachers Learn More About Teaching
- Introduction
- What is Good Teaching?
- Selecting the Best Teaching Methods
- Mirror on Their Practice
- Peer Review of Teaching
- Peer Observations
- Teacher-Led Teaching Circles
- Teacher-Led Lesson Study
- Teacher-Led Learning and Improvement
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 5
- 5. Successfully Leading Instructional Change
- Introduction
- Aligning Practice and Beliefs
- Changing Methods Where Students are Not Succeeding
- Developing a “Theory of Action” Perspective
- Leading Change Perceived to be Second Order
- Overcoming Resistance to Desired Instructional Change
- Strengthening Instruction
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 6
- 6. Developing Yourself as an Instructional Leader
- The Story of an Instructional Leader
- Introduction
- Who Am I?
- Connect, Not Just Communicate
- Persuading and Inspiring
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Reacting to Assessments and Standards-Based Accountability
- Leading in a Time of Transition
- The Need for Courage
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 7
- 7. Shared Instructional Leadership
- Introduction
- Strengthening Shared Instructional Leadership
- Grade and Department Level
- Collaboration
- Working Relationships
- Shared Instructional Leadership in Action
- Aligned Instructional Leadership Team for School Improvement
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 8
- 8. Closing the Teaching Gap
- Learning from Success Stories
- When is Good Instructional Leadership Going On?
- Leverage Your Strengths
- Closing the Teaching Gap
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Final Reflection
Answers to In-Your-Head Quizzes
Answers to In-Your-Head Quizzes
References
References
Recommended Books and Publications
Recommended Books and Publications
Index
Index
Additional materials
Reviews
February 2012 | 280 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/01/2025 | 9781452217093 | $43.95 |
Instructional leadership begins in the classroom
Donald B. Bartalo reveals the experiences of school leaders and teachers who have discovered that meaningful school improvement does not necessarily come from the top—it comes from effective teaching and leaders who support it. Based on eight fundamental tenets, the text features a clear how-to process, success stories, and methods for bridging the teaching gap between the kinds of teaching needed for the 21st century and that which is found in most schools. Special features include:
- An interactive writing style that "coaches" educators
- Powerful "what to do" and "how to do it" tools
- Case illustrations and success stories
- Protocols for leading collaborative inquiry
- Journal reflections
- Leadership team activities
This practical guide's step-by-step approach is easy to follow, research-based, and steeped in common sense. Closing the Teaching Gap is the next best thing to having a seasoned coach give you the playbook for becoming a successful instructional leader.
Table Of Contents:
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Introduction
- Eight Fundamental Tenets for an Instructional Leader
- Connecting Your Work and Experience
- About the Book
- Learning Extensions
- About the Author
- Bridge to Chapter 1
- 1. The "Teaching Gap"
- What is the Teaching Gap?
- Lessons from the Teaching Gap
- Reinforcing the Need to Close the Teaching Gap
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 2
- 2. Doing the Right Things
- Data Informed, Not Data Driven
- Developing Credibility
- Finding Strengths in Others
- Getting Into Classrooms
- Knowledge, Not Packaged Programs
- Learning from Master Teachers
- Learning from Students
- Not Enough Time?
- Try It in the Classroom
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 3
- 3. Creating Better Learning Opportunities for Students
- Teaching Methods and Learning Opportunities
- How Do Students Learn Best?
- Methods vs. Beliefs
- The Culture of Teaching
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 4
- 4. Helping Teachers Learn More About Teaching
- Introduction
- What is Good Teaching?
- Selecting the Best Teaching Methods
- Mirror on Their Practice
- Peer Review of Teaching
- Peer Observations
- Teacher-Led Teaching Circles
- Teacher-Led Lesson Study
- Teacher-Led Learning and Improvement
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 5
- 5. Successfully Leading Instructional Change
- Introduction
- Aligning Practice and Beliefs
- Changing Methods Where Students are Not Succeeding
- Developing a “Theory of Action” Perspective
- Leading Change Perceived to be Second Order
- Overcoming Resistance to Desired Instructional Change
- Strengthening Instruction
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 6
- 6. Developing Yourself as an Instructional Leader
- The Story of an Instructional Leader
- Introduction
- Who Am I?
- Connect, Not Just Communicate
- Persuading and Inspiring
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Reacting to Assessments and Standards-Based Accountability
- Leading in a Time of Transition
- The Need for Courage
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 7
- 7. Shared Instructional Leadership
- Introduction
- Strengthening Shared Instructional Leadership
- Grade and Department Level
- Collaboration
- Working Relationships
- Shared Instructional Leadership in Action
- Aligned Instructional Leadership Team for School Improvement
- Journal Reflection
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Bridge to Chapter 8
- 8. Closing the Teaching Gap
- Learning from Success Stories
- When is Good Instructional Leadership Going On?
- Leverage Your Strengths
- Closing the Teaching Gap
- Try THIS
- Leadership Team Activity
- Final Reflection
- Answers to In-Your-Head Quizzes
- References
- Recommended Books and Publications
- Index