Performance and Accountability in Today's Classroom: A Framework for Effective Mentoring » (2nd Edition)

This is a consumable workbook for new teachers or veteran teachers who may need instructional coaching. The first chapter includes an assessment instrument directly aligned to National Teacher Standards and requires the teacher to set goals, be attuned to accountability, and self-report on a quarterly basis.

Foreward ix

Introduction xi

Chapter 1 Professional Goal Setting and Teacher Standards 1

Chapter 2 Understanding School Culture 9

Chapter 3 Mentor-Mentee Relationship 17

Chapter 4 Understanding the Instructional Cycle 29

Chapter 5 Organizing for the New School Year 39

Chapter 6 Classroom Management 47

Chapter 7 Monitoring Student Work 61

Chapter 8 Programs and Assemblies 67

Chapter 9 Conducting Observations 71

Chapter 10 Textbooks, Technologies, and Other Resources 75

Chapter 11 Handling the Difficult 81

Chapter 12 Standardized Testing and Using Assessment Results 89

Chapter 13 Teaching 95

Appendix A Year 2: Professional Goal Setting and Teacher Standards 105

Appendix B Year 3: Professional Goal Setting and Teacher Standards 113

References 123

About the Author 125