Effective Supervision: Supporting the Art and Science of Teaching

by Robert J. Marzano, Tony Frontier, David Livingston

Overview

In Effective Supervision, Robert J. Marzano, Tony Frontier, and David Livingston show school and district-level administrators how to set the priorities and support the practices that will help all teachers become expert teachers. Their five-part framework is based on what research tells us about how expertise develops. When these five conditions are attended to in a systematic way, teachers do improve their skills:

* A well-articulated knowledge base for teaching

* Opportunities for teachers to practice specific strategies or behaviors and to receive feedback

* Opportunities for teachers to observe and discuss expertise

* Clear criteria for success and help constructing professional growth and development plans

* Recognition of the different stages of development progressing toward expertise.

The focus is on developing a collegial atmosphere in which teachers can freely share effective practices with each other, observe one another's classrooms, and receive focused feedback on their teaching strategies. The constructive dynamics of this approach always keep in sight the aim of enhancing students' well-being and achievement. As the authors note, "The ultimate criterion for expert performance in the classroom is student achievement. Anything else misses the point."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416611554
Publisher:	ASCD
Publication date:	05/09/2011
Pages:	183
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Dr. Robert J. Marzano is CEO and co-founder of Marzano Research Laboratory, which specializes in school reform efforts to enhance student academic achievement. Over his 40 years in education, the central theme of his work has been translating research and theory into practical programs and tools for teachers and administrators. He is the author of more than 30 books, 150 articles, and more than 100 curriculum guides and related materials for teachers and students.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Supervision That Develops Expertise

Chapter 2: A Brief History of Supervision and Evaluation

Chapter 3: A Knowledge Base for Teaching

Chapter 4: Focused Feedback and Practice

Chapter 5: Opportunities to Observe and Discuss Expertise

Chapter 6: Clear Criteria and a Plan for Success

Chapter 7: Recognizing Expertise

References

Appendix A. Observational Protocol (Long Form)

Appendix B. Observational Protocol (Short Form)

Appendix C. Observational Protocol (Snapshot Form)

Appendix D. Planning and Preparing

Appendix E. Reflecting on Teaching

Appendix F. Collegiality and Professionalism

About the Authors