
Informal Classroom Observations On the Go
Feedback, Discussion and Reflection
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Book Description
In the third edition of this bestselling book, instructional leadership expert Sally Zepeda shares eleven more field-tested, informal classroom observation tools designed specifically for school personnel working with teachers to assist them in developing their instructional strategies.
The book includes the most comprehensive set of tools available today for classroom walkthroughs, professional development, and effective feedback. It is an invaluable resource for instructional coaches, curriculum coordinators, department chairs, and school leaders.
The revised third edition includes:
- 51 tools usable in print, on laptop computers, or on electronic tablets
- Strategies for conducting post-observation conferences
- Indexes to browse and choose the tools that best fit your individual needs
Table of Contents
Introduction
Top 10 Tools
1 Readying for Informal Classroom Observations
2 Framing Informal Classroom Observations
3 Understanding Data-Collection Techniques and Approaches
4 Looking in While Stepping Out
5 Talking with Teachers After Looking In
6 Studying Student Work During and After Classroom Observations
Reproducible Classroom Observation Tools
Tool Index