Talk About Teaching!: Leading Professional Conversations
<p><em><strong>Improve teaching practice through powerful professional conversations!</strong></em><br/> <br/> Move beyond isolated teaching, passive observations, ineffective workshops and be the leader who engages staff and affirms the value of reflective and informal professional discussions. Read <em>Talk About Teaching!</em> to build a culture of understanding, respect, and empathy that breeds meaningful conversation and a powerful team of teachers who understand how students learn, what motivates them, and how to implement that research in the classroom. The second edition of this powerful book includes:</p> <ul> <li>A new chapter guiding conversations to align with CCSS and other standards</li> <li>Outlines for specific conversation skills needed to initiate and succeed</li> <li>Mental maps, sample topics, and conversation activities</li> </ul>