The Instructional Leader's Guide to Informal Classroom Observations » (2nd Edition)

In this guide for principals, assistant principals, department chairs, and teacher leaders, Zepeda (Department of Educational Administration and Policy, University of Georgia) showcases 23 tools to help instructional leaders succeed in their classroom walk-throughs and other informal observations. Basic techniques are described for framing informal observations, data collection, tracking teacher and student behavior, and talking with teachers post-observation. An appendix of blank observation forms is included. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR