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Teacher leadership : improving teaching and learning from inside the classroom

Elaine L. Wilmore (Author)
Wilmore integrates school reform research with strategies for increasing classroom leadership capacity and offers a global perspective on classroom teachers' participation as leaders of students and schools
eBook, English, ©2007
Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, CA, ©2007
1 online resource : illustrations
9781452297446, 9781452294117, 9781412949040, 9781412949057, 1452297444, 1452294119, 1412949041, 141294905X
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Cover
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1
Introduction to Teacher Leadership
Teacher Leadership
The Socratic Method
It�s up to You
Chapter 2
A Vision for Teacher Leadership
Critical Issue: Teacher Leadership
Philosophical Framework
The Learning Community
Development and Articulation of Vision
Implementation and Stewardship of Vision
Problem-Based Learning
The Learning Community: Dropouts and Cold, Hard Cash
Think about it Development and Articulation of Vision: You�ve Gotta Have a PlanThink about it
Implementation and Stewardship of the Vision: Vision or Chaos?
Think about it
Conclusions
It�s up to You
A Teacher Leader can Enhance Systematic School Improvement by ..
Chapter 3
Core Values and Moral Code: Ethics and Integrity for all Time
Critical Issue: The Professional Educator�s Core Values and Moral Code
Philosophical Framework
Ethics: The Established Core Values and Moral Code
Integrity: Identifying Your Personal Core Values and Moral Code Fairness: Extending Your Core Values and Moral CodeProfessional Demeanor: Your Core Values and Moral Code for the Future
Problem-Based Learning
Ethics: Does This Guy Have Ethical or Mental Problems?
Think about it
Integrity: Put Me in, Coach!
Think about it
Fairness: Walking the Line
Think about it
Professional Demeanor: Why�s Everybody Always Picking on Me?
Think about it
Conclusions
It�s up to You
A Teacher Leader can Enhance Systematic School Improvement by ... Chapter 4
Classroom Culture and Climate: It can Make You or Break YouCritical Issue: Classroom Culture and Climate
Philosophical Framework
An Ethos of Learning Expectations, Appreciation, and Success
Mutual Trust and Respect
Innovation
Problem-Based Learning
An Ethos of Learning Expectations, Appreciation, and Success: What Was I Thinking When I Said I Would ...?
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Mutual Trust and Respect: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, What You Say is What You are
Think about it
Innovation: If We Build it, They Will Come Think about itConclusions
It�s up to You
A Teacher Leader can Enhance Systematic School Improvement by ..
Chapter 5
Curriculum and Instruction for Today�s Classrooms: Not for the Faint of Heart
Critical Issue: Curriculum and Instruction
Philosophical Framework
Engaging and Relevant Curriculum
Developmentally Appropriate Instructional Strategies
Ongoing Systematic Assessment
Problem-Based Learning
Engaging and Relevant Curriculum: United We Stand
Think about it
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