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OverviewLearn the principles of comprehensive professional development and motivate elementary school teachers to be more effective in the classroom! In Building Effective Professional Development in Elementary School, Judy Johnson presents a career-long and comprehensive approach to professional development that gives teachers the support they need to improve instruction and raise the levels of student achievement. Her book not only explains how to create and lead a successful PD program; it also offers practical advice for establishing a school culture that will encourage teachers to collaborate and self-motivate in an effort to improve instruction. Other topics include: Training to deepen content knowledge and expand the teaching repertoire; Identifying high-performing educators and helping them build upon their strengths; Using teaching demonstrations to enliven and diversify classroom practice; Creating an effective mentorship program that brings out the best in faculty members, regardless of experience level; Resolving problems with recruitment, dealing with disgruntled teachers, assessing teaching quality, and overcoming other obstacles preventing implementation of a comprehensive professional development program; And more! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Judy JohnsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.254kg ISBN: 9781138577701ISBN 10: 1138577707 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 09 April 2018 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsCONTENTS Meet the Author Author’s Note Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Aspire to Achieve Excellence 2 Invest in the Best and Build upon Strength 3 Get a Vision 4 Go Deep into Content and Methodology 5 Practice with a Mentor-Coach 6 Collaborate with Colleagues and Make Teaching Public 7 Key Roles of School and District Leaders 8 Obstacles along the Way 9 Measuring Success 10 Looking toward the FutureReviewsAuthor InformationJudy Johnson is a consultant and former teacher. She served as executive director of the Cotsen Foundation for the Art of Teaching in Los Angeles, CA from 2001-2013. Prior to that role, she was vice president of the Los Angeles Education Partnership, where she directed all programs, including professional development of K-12 teachers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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