Teaching As Leadership: The Highly Effective Teacher's Guide to Closing the Achievement Gap

Teach For America; Farr, Steven

ISBN 10: 0470432861 / ISBN 13: 9780470432860

Published by Jossey-Bass, U.S.A., 2010

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2010 Jossey-Bass first edition paperback; very good condition, clean copy; UK dealer, immediate dispatch. Seller Inventory # 175R3e

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching As Leadership: The Highly Effective...

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, U.S.A.

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.

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Synopsis:

A road map for teachers who strive to be highly effective leaders in our nation's classrooms Teach For America has fought the daunting battle of educational equity for the last twenty years. Based on evidence from classrooms across the country, they've discovered much about effective teaching practice, and distilled these findings into the six principles presented in this book. The Teaching As Leadership framework inspires teachers to: Set Big Goals; Invest Students and Their Families; Plan Purposefully; Execute Effectively; Continuously Increase Effectiveness; Work Relentlessly. The results are better educational outcomes for our nation's children, particularly those who live in low-income communities. Inspires educators to be leaders in their classrooms and schools Demystifies what it means to be an effective teacher, describes key elements of practice and provides a clear vision of success Addresses the challenges every teacher, in every classroom, faces on a daily basis An accompanying website includes a wealth of tools, videos, sample lessons, discussion boards, and case studies.

Review:

"Teaching as Leadership demonstrates a commitment to and professional endorsement of the power of teachers. Farr's book speaks to the moral, ethical, and economic imperative to effect improved achievement for all students, not just some. This is a must-read for anyone at any level of our education system, including those who are preparing to revise and reauthorize NCLB." (Huffington Post, March 1, 2010)