Download or read book The Power of Teacher Teams written by Vivian Troen and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While most educators believe working in teams is valuable, not all team efforts lead to instructional improvement. Through richly detailed case studies The Power of Teacher Teams demonstrates how schools can transform their teams into more effective learning communities that foster teacher leadership. The benefits of successful teacher teams include: improved performance for both teachers and students; meaningful professional development; group adoption of a new curriculum; shared insights into student work; better classroom management; support for new teachers; new roles for teacher leaders; and opportuniteis for mentor support.School leaders will find guidelines, methods, and concrete steps for building and sustaining effective teacher teams. Also included is a DVD with video case studies and one CD with reproducibles. The most important reason for building teacher teams is to enhance student learning through improved instruction, and that story is at the heart of this book.
Download or read book Harnessing the Power of Teacher Teams written by Michael Joseph Wasta and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a forward by internationally known author Douglas Reeves, "Harnessing the Power of Teacher Teams" describes a powerful process by which teachers can begin to define the reforms necessary to dramatically improve student outcomes. These reforms in instructional practice and structures will be derived not from policymakers or those outside the classroom or school but by those on the ground doing the work. By instituting the practices described in this book teachers and principals can begin to discover the changes they need to make to meet the needs of all of their students. By focusing on implementation and measuring changes in practice these same teachers and principals can document the effect of their growth in practice on their students.
Download or read book Harnessing the power of teacher collaboration to increase student learning written by Elizabeth G. Shellard and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Harnessing the Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy written by Jamie Virga and published by . This book was released on 2024-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Educators find themselves at a critical juncture in their profession. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, student achievement is historically low, societal demands are ever increasing, and teacher morale is wavering. Now, perhaps more than ever before, teachers need to be prepared to skillfully address student learning, low morale, teacher burnout and turnover, and other pressing concerns-and research demonstrates that collective teacher teams are the way to achieve that. In Harnessing the Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy: A Five-Step Process for Developing Strong Teams in a PLC at Worka, Jamie Virga introduces his five-step, research-supported CLEAR process to assist leaders and coaches in building and implementing collective teacher teams in a PLC. Packed with practical strategies and example scenarios, leaders will dispel teacher concerns and anxieties, explore best practices and proven processes, review results and celebrate growth, and employ other crucial skills of the CLEAR process"--
Download or read book Harnessing the Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy written by Jamie Virga and published by Solution Tree. This book was released on 2024-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Educators find themselves at a critical juncture in their profession. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, student achievement is historically low, societal demands are ever increasing, and teacher morale is wavering. Now, perhaps more than ever before, teachers need to be prepared to skillfully address student learning, low morale, teacher burnout and turnover, and other pressing concerns-and research demonstrates that collective teacher teams are the way to achieve that. In Harnessing the Power of Collective Teacher Efficacy: A Five-Step Process for Developing Strong Teams in a PLC at Work®, Jamie Virga introduces his five-step, research-supported CLEAR process to assist leaders and coaches in building and implementing collective teacher teams in a PLC. Packed with practical strategies and example scenarios, leaders will dispel teacher concerns and anxieties, explore best practices and proven processes, review results and celebrate growth, and employ other crucial skills of the CLEAR process"--
Download or read book Building Great Mental Health Professional teacher Teams written by Tonya Christman Balch and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Student success and well-being are the goals of all school staff, whether they are teachers or human services professionals such as counselors, psychologists, or social workers. Building Great Mental Health Professional-Teacher Teams examines how all educators can work together for maximum positive impact on students while making the most of the disciplinary orientation and strengths of each team member. With a focus on overcoming challenging situations and helping students who face adverse childhood experiences, this book provides a sound overview of many issues teams may encounter, from behavior issues to poverty and trauma, and guides readers to a thorough understanding of these problems, their causes, and potential solutions. Providing practical advice for the strategic implementation of action plans to support student success, Building Great Human Services Professional-Teacher Teams informs readers how to navigate inter-group tensions and achieve the shared goal of a school culture that fosters respect, involvement, and growth for all"--
Download or read book Implementing High Quality Collaborative Teams written by Michael J. Wasta, Ph.d. and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-23 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great resource for superintendents, principals, and teachers to improve the quality of instruction leading to enhanced student outcomes. The author presents specific, practical recommendations and examples that make clear the process for successful implementation.
Download or read book Quality Implementation written by Jenni Donohoo and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness the power of collective efficacy to achieve quality implementation! Designed to overcome the biggest barriers to quality implementation and, thus, school improvement and student achievement, this book unpacks the powerful force of collective efficacy. The authors examine how this shared belief that the combined efforts of faculty members can positively influence student outcomes, is instrumental to establishing evidence-based practices for lasting change. In addition to a helpful conceptual framework to visualize key components, readers will discover: • Ways to create environments that tap into mastery as the number one source of collective efficacy • Methods to strengthen vicarious experiences through observational learning • Examination of social persuasion and affective states as additional sources of collective efficacy
Download or read book Each Teach written by Sivasailam Thiagarajan and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Harness the Power of Reflection written by Ron Nash and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ron Nash shows how to replace “whatever” with “whatever it takes” through this professional development program focused on individual reflection. Includes examples from successful schools nationwide.
Download or read book Achievement Teams written by Steve Ventura and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2022-05-27 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you had a collaborative process of looking at student data that could pinpoint student gaps in learning and suggest effective strategies to close those gaps? What if you knew not only what you should start doing to enhance student learning, but also what you should stop doing because it hasn't given you the hoped-for results? Enter Achievement Teams. This is not another program that's here today and gone tomorrow; it's a timeless approach that any school or district can replicate that focuses on the most significant variable in student achievement: teaching. In Achievement Teams, Steve Ventura and Michelle Ventura offer a framework based on John Hattie's Visible Learning research that makes teacher collaboration more efficient, rigorous, satisfying, and effective. Think of it as a systematic treasure hunt for best practices using real data on your students. The authors walk you through the Achievement Teams four-step meeting protocol: * In Step 1, teams focus on the evidence from a pre-assessment to provide specific feedback to students and teachers about concepts and skills that students did and did not learn. * In Step 2, teams use that evidence to establish SMART goals for both teachers and students. * In Step 3, teams summarize the collected data and make inferences around students' mastery levels. * In Step 4, teachers select high-impact strategies directly targeted to student needs. A post-assessment reveals what did and didn't work. The authors provide a plethora of resources along the way, including reflection activities to extend your thinking and a variety of helpful downloadable templates designed to facilitate the work. If you're a teacher or leader who is interested in maximizing student achievement, this book is for you.
Download or read book Harness the Power of Reflection written by Ron Nash and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2011-04-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elevate your team’s attitude from “whatever” to “whatever it takes” Seasoned educator Ron Nash inspires all school staff members to embark on their own continuous improvement journeys and model that experience for their students. This book provides a framework for individual reflection and evaluation of schools’ processes as part of a professional development program. Included are strategies and examples from successful schools nationwide. The results speak for themselves: Inspired and empowered staff members Active classrooms with engaged students who enjoy school A customer service-oriented culture where parents feel welcome and valued A schoolwide commitment to sustaining improvement efforts
Download or read book Minding the Future written by Angeline A. Anderson and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness the power of teacher collaboration and engagement to see real results for students! Welcome to Transform Academy, where committed teachers become teacher leaders, empowered to revitalize learning cultures while keeping the future in mind. This boundary-breaking professional-learning process—centered on teacher voice and grounded in foundations of collaboration and data-informed planning—challenges schools to move beyond accountability standards and toward innovative learning that ignites student engagement. As you follow the story of Transform Academy, you’ll find accompanying action steps to help you implement the process, along with strategies to inspire personalized instruction and redesign learning environments. Other supports include: Detailed and inspiring vignettes Relevant research connections Questions for discussion Activities and prompts for individuals and teams Links to professional-learning standards Follow Transform Academy’s journey of discovery, and see the results for yourself. Minding the Future outlines a very clear framework for how a school might reimagine professional learning in support of results for students. What’s especially helpful are the tools and resources that will help educators through every step of the process. Thank you for bringing this great resource to the field! Frederick Brown, Deputy Executive Director, Learning Forward If you’ve been searching for proven strategies on creating a vision, planning, and establishing a learning culture ready for transformation, this is it. Written with knowledge only gained from experience, Minding the Future presents readers with clear plans, brought to life with anecdotes and stories, to lead their own professional learning transformations. This book is for educators wishing to embrace the future head-on and hand in hand! Linda Macias, Associate Superintendent, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Houston, TX
Download or read book Building Dynamic Teamwork in Schools written by Brad Johnson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can school leaders foster more effective teamwork and collaboration among teachers to improve instruction and culture? Brad Johnson and Robert Hinchliffe uses the analogy of geese V formations to show what effective teamwork really looks like for success. He discusses roles and responsibilities--each goose has a role to play in the flock, from leader to follower; the importance of recognizing individual strengths and assigning roles accordingly; and the impact of each team member fulfilling their responsibilities. He also discusses the skills that the teams need in order to work together: working together to achieve a common goal; fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose; adaptability and flexibility; encouragement and support; trust and reliance; and leadership and followership. Each chapter is filled with strategies and examples for leaders in any setting and ends with a Sharpen Your Winning Edge section offering tips you can use immediately.
Download or read book PLC written by Douglas Fisher and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What makes a powerful and results-driven Professional Learning Community (PLC)? The answer is collaborative work that expands the emphasis on student learning and leverages individual teacher efficacy into collective teacher efficacy. PLC+: Better Decisions and Greater Impact by Design calls for strong and effective PLCs plus—and that plus is YOU. Until now, the PLC movement has been focused almost exclusively on students and what they were or were not learning. But keeping student learning at the forefront requires that we also recognize the vital role that you play in the equation of teaching and learning. This means that PLCs must take on two additional challenges: maximizing your individual expertise, while harnessing the power of the collaborative expertise you can develop with your peers. PLC+ is grounded in four cross-cutting themes—a focus on equity of access and opportunity, high expectations for all students, a commitment to building individual self-efficacy and the collective efficacy of the professional learning community and effective team activation and facilitation to move from discussion to action. The PLC+ framework supports educators in considering five essential questions as they work together to improve student learning: Where are we going? Where are we now? How do we move learning forward? What did we learn today? Who benefited and who did not benefit? The PLC+ framework leads educators to question practices as well as outcomes. It broadens the focus on student learning to encompass educational equity and teaching efficacy, and, in doing so, it leads educators to plan and implement learning communities that maximize individual expertise while harnessing the power of collaborative efficacy.
Download or read book Collaborative School Leadership written by Ron Nash and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Collaborative School Leadership, Nash and Hwang provide administrators with clear and focused ideas on making the most of collaborative leadership while on the path to continuous improvement. Recognizing that classroom instruction is at the core of any plan of improvement, this book looks at the role and nature of powerful building-level professional development. Nash and Hwang provide answers to critical questions: As part of a school's improvement efforts, what is non-negotiable? What are some barriers to progress, and how can they be overcome or removed? How can building administrators help teachers improve instruction? An extensive appendix provides principals and teacher leaders with ten lessons and an entire chapter is devoted to the kind of formative support that building administrators can provide in the pursuit of student progress. Finally, Nash and Hwang elaborate on the whole decision-making process, and differentiate between the kind of independent and interdependent reflection that is part of the relentless pursuit of continuous improvement at the building level.
Download or read book Teaching Better written by Bradley A. Ermeling and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the power of collaborative inquiry! This unique, visually stunning resource is packed with details to ignite and sustain the collaborative improvement of teaching and learning. Includes US and international case studies, powerful metaphors, application exercises, a leader’s guide, a companion website, digital templates, and more. Learn what lesson study and collaborative inquiry can and should look like. Find the guidance you need to lead and support schoolwide, inquiry-based improvement! “A true inspiration for educators who want to improve both their own craft and the methods of the profession.” Jim Stigler & James Hiebert, Authors of The Teaching Gap
