The Lead Learner : Improving Clarity, Coherence, and Capacity for All /: Improving Clarity, Coherence, and Capacity for All. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michael McDowell.
• Authors: McDowell, Michael
• Contents: Foreword; Preface: Lead the Learning; A Perspective From a Lead Learner; Author's Acknowledgments; About the Author; Chapter 1. Setting the Stage; Are We as Leaders Ready to Prepare All Learners for the 21st Century?; The Driving Question: Are Our Decisions Leading the Learning?; A New Leadership Focus; Ensuring Clarity, Coherence, and Capacity: Crafting Improved Leadership Skills; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Activities; Next Steps; Chapter 2. Clarity: Strategic Planning; Three Questions That Ensure Clarity in Strategic Planning; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Activities; Next Steps; Resource; Chapter 3. Coherence (Part I): Learning System Infrastructure; Setting the Stage for Coherence; Establish Progress and Proficiency Expectations; Establish Standardized and Customizable Features; Coherence: Bringing It All Together; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Activities; Next Steps; Chapter 4. Coherence (Part II): Ensuring Inspired and Passionate Teachers in Schools; Linking Learner-Centered Beliefs and Behaviors; Unmasking Beliefs and Behaviors; Hiring and Developing Educators for Impact; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Activities; Next Steps; Chapter 5. Capacity: Community Learning; Building Capacity Through Continuous Improvement; Standardized Success Criteria; Customizable Organizational Routines for Learning; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Activities; Next Steps; Chapter 6. Crafting: The Lead Learner; Facing Competing Beliefs in Learning; Lead Learner Practices That Move Learning Forward; Establishing Common Agreements for Learning; Leverage Protocols for Dialogue; Model Current Initiatives in Daily Practice; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Activities; Next Steps; Chapter 7. Conclusion; Moving Beyond Stark Differences; Influencing Educators; Recognizing the Rate of Change; Epilogue; References; Appendix; Sample Strategic Plans; Protocols; Sample Evaluation Tools; Sample Unit Plan; Demonstration Scenario; Index;
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : Corwin
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (240 pages)
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781544325026; 1544325029
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