This essential text for prospective school leaders enrolled in instructional supervision and evaluation courses provides the knowledge and practical tools to improve teacher effectiveness. Melding theory and practice this book is a definitive guide to successful classroom observations pre- and post-observation conferences and approaches such as action research peer coaching and mentoring. The fifth edition of this text has been thoroughly updated to meet the needs of school leaders in today’s educational climate. Features new to this edition include: Two new chapters on culturally responsive supervision and using virtual spaces and video analysis to improve instruction Expanded discussions of SEL differentiated instruction and addressing marginal teachers Updated chapter features including revised Extended Reflections Suggested Activities and Suggested Readings New citations and references throughout to reflect the current educational climate A wealth of downloadable classroom observation tools accessible by visiting www.routledge.com/9781032638003 This book offers effective and innovative strategies to work with teachers at all stages in their careers laying a strong foundation for effective instructional supervision in Pre K–12 schools. |Instructional Supervision Applying Tools and Concepts | Education
