Ontario Principals &

The Principal as Mathematics Leader

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book is written to help school leaders support mathematics education in schools. It is for both new administrators, principals, assistant/vice principals, or instructional leaders who do not have a strong background in mathematics education as well as for math coaches and the experienced mathematics leader. It provides a concise summary and overview of research about the changes in mathematics education; discusses the principalÆs role in leading effective mathematics instruction; offers strategies for observing and evaluating mathematics instruction in classrooms; provides suggestions for supporting faculty, including co-teaching and job embedded professional learning initiatives; and includes tools and templates school leaders can use in their work with faculty.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Publications, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Januar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 221mm x 150mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 204g
• ISBN-13: 9781412963114
• ISBN-10: 1412963117
• Artikelnr.: 25434294

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
1. A Vision for Learning Mathematics
Mathematics Reform
Teacher Change in Mathematics
Teachers? Attitudes and Perceptions About Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Teachers? Understanding of Mathematics Content and Pedagogy
The Principal?s Role
2. Observing and Evaluating a Mathematics Classroom
Identifying Teacher Practices in Exemplary Mathematics Classrooms
Problem Solving
Mathematics Manipulatives
A Balanced Program
Technology
Literature Connections
Assessment and Evaluation
The Principal?s Role
3. What Can Principals Do?
Gap Analysis
Schoolwide Mathematics Improvement Plan
Supporting Teacher Growth and Development
High-Yield Strategies
Professional Learning Communities or Teams
Job-Embedded Learning
Co-Teaching
Teacher Moderation: Collaborative Assessment of Student Work
Lesson Study
Book Study
Other Strategies
4. Tools for Success
Resources
Memberships
Books
Mathematics Manipulatives
Worldwide Web Resources
Math Puzzles and Bulletin Boards
Mathematics Buddies
School Homework Club and Peer Tutoring
Math Clubs
Mathematics Pictures and Video Recordings
Mathematics Fairs and Career Days
Home and School Connections
Principal Resources
Resource 1: OAME Vision Statement
Resource 2: Observing and Evaluating a Mathematics Classroom
Resource 3: Gap Analysis: The Effective Mathematics Classroom
Resource 4: Children?s Books With Mathematics Themes
References
Index