Advancing the Three-Minute Walk-Through: Mastering Reflective Practice
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"This book provides the most informed and transformative blueprint known for building the capacity of teacher coaches and supervisors. Districts across Texas are using the Downey Walk-Through to break through the barrier of the isolated classroom and provide a platform for improved dialogue about teaching and learning."
--Susan P. Holley, Associate Executive Director
Texas Association of School Administrators
Master the Downey Walk-Through for reflective dialogue with this must-have sequel
In 2004, The Three-Minute Classroom Walk-Through introduced educators to the Downey Walk-Through, a practical approach to coaching and supervision that is now widely accepted and used. Offering an expanded examination of the Downey Walk-Through, this sequel to the bestseller focuses on the second part of the walk-through--the reflective follow-up conversation--and clarifies many of the common misconceptions and misapplications of the approach.
The authors illustrate how leaders can use observations from the walk-through to engage in professional conversations and encourage teachers to reflect on and improve their practice. Offering extended examples, activities, and guidelines for changing schools one teacher at a time, this resource shows school leaders how to:
Provide effective follow-up discourse without criticizing or demoralizing teachersBuild collegial and respectful relationships with faculty members Help teachers see their power to become continuously improving professionalsFoster a collaborative process between principals, teachers, and other instructional leadersNow educators can enrich their professional interchange as they work together to evaluate, redefine, and strengthen best practices for the classroom
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