Having Hard Conversations

Abrams, Jennifer B.

ISBN 10: 1412965004 / ISBN 13: 9781412965002

Edité par Corwin (edition 1), 2009

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Synopsis :

Speak with clarity, confidence, and courage!

Many educators struggle with discussing difficult issues with colleagues. This insightful book helps readers effectively lead challenging conversations with supervisees, peers, and supervisors. Emphasizing initiative and preparation as keys to a successful conversation, the author’s step-by-step approach provides:

• Thought-provoking questions and first-person accounts that help build communications skills
• Advice on overcoming personal hesitation about expressing concerns
• Guidance on goal setting and choosing the best “what-where-and-when” for a productive discussion
• Sample scripts and other interactive tools to help educators prepare for the conversation and achieve positive outcomes

À propos de l'auteur: Jennifer Abrams is a national and international educational consultant for public and private schools, colleges and organizations. An English teacher for 9 years, Jennifer now trains and coaches teachers and administrators on successful teaching practices, new teacher support, supervision and evaluation, and collaboration skills. She presents at annual conferences such as NSDC, ASCD, NCTE, and the New Teacher Center at UC Santa Cruz Annual Symposium, as well as working with graduate students at Stanford′s Graduate School of Education and with administrative candidates at Santa Clara University. Jennifer′s current professional development sessions include "Having Hard Conversations", "The Voice of the Collaborative Teacher", and "Habits of Mind for the Systems Savvy Leader". She considers herself a "voice coach", helping teachers and administrators learn how to best use their voices, be it in a group, in front of a classroom, coaching a colleague, or in a supervisory role. Jennifer holds a Master′s degree in Education from Stanford University and a Bachelor′s degree in English from Tufts University. She lives in Palo Alto, CA.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Having Hard Conversations
Éditeur : Corwin (edition 1)
Date d'édition : 2009
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good
Edition : 1.