Strategy in Action: How School Systems Can Support Powerful Learning and Teaching - Couverture souple

Curtis, Rachel E.; City, Elizabeth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1934742309 ISBN 13 : 9781934742303

Editeur : Harvard Educational Publishing Group, 2009

Synopsis

How can we systemically improve the quality of classroom instruction and the learning and achievement of students? In an era when isolated examples of excellence are not good enough, we need systems that support improvement and excellence for all. This book describes how systems can effectively engage in this complex, challenging, and crucial work.

The authors explore three core competencies of high-performing school systems: (1) understanding what the work is--a deep understanding of the core business of facilitating learning, a vision of what that looks like, and an awareness of where the system is in relation to that vision; (2) knowing how to do the work--a theory of action for improving instruction, a focus on key strategies, and effective alignment of resources; and (3) building the individual and organizational "habits of mind" that foster continuous improvement. Each chapter includes examples that illustrate key concepts in action, questions to spur self-assessment in key areas of competence, and tools and resources for building capacity at different levels and stages of development.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Rachel E. Curtis works with school systems, foundations, higher education, and education policy organizations on district improvement strategy, leadership development, and efforts to make teaching a rewarding career.

Elizabeth A. City is executive director of the Doctor of Education Leadership Program and lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Harvard Educational Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1934742309
• ISBN 13: 9781934742303
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible