the power of peer observation to improve teaching Beck, Catherine. creator D'Elia, Paul. Lamond, Michael W. text bibliography nyu New York, NY Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group c2015 2015 monographic eng

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xiv, 108 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm "Given the current economic climate and budget constraints facing schools, funding for professional development is continually reduced. And yet administrators still need to find methods to implement new instructional initiatives, such as the Common Core State Standards. This important book provides leaders with a high quality professional development approach at a low cost--the Peer Observation Process. Outlined in manageable steps, this strategy will help leaders implement any new school initiative or instructional method, no matter the context. This book will help you:-Support staff with job-embedded learning that includes reflection and feedback -Get your staff excited and engage them in ongoing collaboration -Create teams and organize schedules -Initiate and deliver tough conversations -Address accountability and measure success Based on an established and successful program, this book outlines an effective approach that is easy to implement and will help schools increase student achievement, strengthen school culture, and improve job satisfaction"-- by Catherine Beck, Paul D'Elia, Michael W. Lamond. Includes bibliographical references (pages 89-97) and index. Observation (Educational method) Teachers In-service training EDUCATION / Leadership LB1731.6 .B43 2015 371.102 BEC 2015 EDU032000 9781138023918 (paperback) 2014007061 DLC 140630 20261006005148.0 20238 eng