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Teachers helping teachers is a great way to create a powerful instructional staff. Knight has included very practical and useful tools to help teachers achieve excellence.'Dale E. Moxley, Principal, Round Lake Elementary School, Mount Dora, FL'Provides valuable insight for mentors who are in the field working daily with novice teachers.'J. Helen Perkins, Assistant Professor, The University of MemphisAn innovative professional development strategy that facilitates change, improves instruction, and transforms school culture!Instructional coaching, a researchbased, jobembedded approach to instructional intervention, provides the assistance and encouragement necessary to implement new programs that improve student learning. The product of more than eight years of study, this approach to professional development has been proven to help schools respond to the pressures of accountability and reform.Experienced trainer, developer, and researcher Jim Knight describes the 'nuts and bolts' of instructional coaching and explains the essential skills that instructional coaches need, including getting teachers on board, providing model lessons, observing teachers, and engaging in reflective conversations. Each userfriendly chapter includes: Firstperson stories from successful coaches Sidebars highlighting important information A 'Going Deeper' section of suggested resources Forms, worksheets, checklists, logs, reports, and other readytouse tools A short summary of the main chapter pointsThis book is perfect for coaches, aspiring coaches, as well as the staff developers, trainers, teacher leaders, principals, and other educators who work with coaches and oversee coaching programs.Now, Jim Knight is offering his expertise in an online professional development opportunity!
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Instructional Coaching: A Partnership Approach to Improving Instruction'? A: The book emphasizes a research-based, job-embedded approach to instructional coaching that facilitates change, improves instruction, and transforms school culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jim Knight, an experienced trainer, developer, and researcher in the field of instructional coaching.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn essential skills for instructional coaching, including engaging teachers, providing model lessons, observing, and leading reflective conversations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for novice coaches? A: Yes, the book is perfect for coaches, aspiring coaches, and educators who oversee coaching programs, providing practical tools and insights.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Instructional Coaching' published? A: The book was published on May 1, 2007.
- Q: Are there any resources included in the book? A: Yes, each chapter includes forms, worksheets, checklists, logs, reports, and other ready-to-use tools.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book available for purchase? A: The item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Adult & Continuing Education.