Name: Talk About Teaching!: Leading Professional Conversations
Author: Charlotte F. Danielson
ISBN: 9781412941419

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Talk About Teaching!: Leading Professional Conversations

Author(s): Charlotte F. Danielson

Publisher: Corwin
Publication Date: 23 Mar. 2009
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 160 pages
ISBN-10: 1412941415
ISBN-13: 9781412941419

Book Description

This breakthrough work helpsáschool leaders understand the value and power of informal conversations with instructors to promote teacher learning, improve classroom teaching, and increase learner achievement. Administrators will find ′mental maps′ and practical tools to promote meaningful professional conversations about instructional practice. After the Classroom Walkthrough:Explains the critical function of informal professional conversations in supporting ongoing teacher learningExplores the interaction of power and leadership in schoolsOutlines the conversation skills needed by school leaders to conduct these pivotal conversationsProvides guidance for initiating and leading professional conversations

Editorial Reviews

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“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.” — 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.” — 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.” — 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.” — 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.” — 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.” — 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.” — Joan Weber, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel & Administrative Services Published On: 2009-03-10

About the Author

Charlotte Danielson, a former economist, is an internationally-recognized expert in the area of teacher effectiveness, specializing in the design of teacher evaluation systems that, while ensuring teacher quality, also promote professional learning. She advises State Education Departments and National Ministries and Departments of Education, both in the United States and overseas. She is in demand as a keynote speaker at national and international conferences, and as a policy consultant to legislatures and administrative bodies.

Ms Danielson is a graduate of Cornell University (history), Oxford University (philosophy, politics, and economics) and Rutgers University (educational administration and supervision.) She has taught at all levels, kindergarten through university), and has worked as a curriculum director and staff development director, and is the founder of The Danielson Group. Her Framework for Teaching has become the most widely-used definition of teaching in the United States, and has been adopted as the single model, or one of several approved models, in over 20 states.

Ms. Danielson′s many publications range from defining good teaching (“Enhancing Professional Practice: a framework for teaching,” 2007), to organizing schools for student success (“Enhancing Student Achievement: a framework for school improvement,” 2002), to teacher leadership (“Teacher Leadership that Strengthens the Profession,” 2006), to professional conversations (“Talk about Teaching! Conducting Professional Conversations,” 2009), to numerous practical instruments and training programs (both onsite and online) to assist practitioners in implementing her ideas.

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Talk About Teaching!: Leading Professional Conversations

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