A guide to mathematics coaching : processes for increasing student achievement /: processes for increasing student achievement. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ted H. Hull, Don S. Balka, Ruth Harbin Miles.
• Other Names: Hull, Ted H; Balka, Don S; Miles, Ruth Harbin
• Contents: List of Figures; Preface; About the Authors; Part I: Preparing the Foundation; 1. Defining Mathematics Coaching; What Is a Mathematics Coach?; Stage 1: Defining Mathematics Coach; Stage 2: Identify Responsibilities; Stage 3: Identifying Characteristics; Stage 4: Dispelling Negative Images; Critical Points; 2. Bridging From the Present to the Future; Goals, Procedures, and Shared Vision; The Present: Today's Mathematics Classrooms; The Future: Tomorrow's Mathematics Classrooms; Critical Points; 3. Building Rapport With Teachers; How to Build Rapport; Coaching Scenarios; Scenario 1: The Resistant Middle-Level Teacher; Scenario 2: The Fearful First-Year Teacher; Scenario 3: The High School Teacher Who Hid the Curriculum; Critical Points; Part II: Mathematics Coaching Model; 4. Focusing on the Curriculum; Why Work Toward Curriculum Alignment?; Challenging Lessons Implement the Curriculum; Aligning the Curriculum; Critical Points; 5. Implementing the Curriculum as Designed; Providing Prompt, Accurate Feedback; Basics of Collecting Data; Using Data to Inform Instruction; Understanding and Producing Benchmark Assessments; Critical Points; 6. Planning and Co-Teaching Lessons; Isolation and Its Effects; Challenges Unique to Mathematics Coaches; Start With Planning; Entering the Classroom; Co-Teaching; Being a Valuable Resource; Emphasis on Inclusiveness; General Approaches; Specific Strategies; Critical Points; 7. Making Student Thinking Visible; Characteristics of Visible Thinking; How the Traditional Model Falls Short; Constructing an Alternative to the Traditional Model; Effecting Change Over Time; Group Planning; Observation and Demonstration Teaching; Critical Points; 8. Analyzing and Reflecting on Lessons; Reflection; Process for Analysis and Reflection; Structures for Reflection; Critical Points; 9. Charting Long-Term Progress; Trend Data; Why Emphasize Trend Data?; Indicators of Success; Using Trend Data to Inform Teaching; Data Sources and Displays; Using Trend Data for Professional Development; Critical Points; Part III: Continuing the Work; 10. Working Within the Education System; The Great Divide; Management Versus Leadership; Influence as Power; Understanding Everyone?s Role; Synergy: The Power of Groups; Critical Points; 11. Sustaining Momentum; Managing Long-Term Change; Using C-BAM; Tipping Points and Breakthroughs; Staying Focused on What Matters; The Power of One; Resources; References; Index;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (176 pages)
• Subjects: 510.71; Mathematics teachers -- Training of; Mathematics -- Study and teaching; Personal coaching; Mentoring in education
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781452273655; 1452273650
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